Mifflin County

Mifflin County was carved out of the wilderness along the Colonial Pennsylvania frontier among the valleys of the Juniata River. American Indians occupied the area for millennia prior to the Albany Treaty of 1754, which opened the area to European settlement. The French and Indian War raged here, but settlers returned to establish the county. Named for Thomas Mifflin, Pennsylvania's first governor, the county was established in 1789, developing as a transportation hub in turnpike and canal days, as well as during the founding of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Iron produced in the 19th century in Mifflin County was considered the best in America. Through vintage photographs and images, Mifflin County highlights the founding, development, and heritage of this area in central Pennsylvania.

Forest K. Fisher is a past president and member of the board of directors of the Mifflin County Historical Society, celebrating its 86th anniversary in 2007. He serves as an archivist and promoter of the study of local history and is a lifelong resident, educator, member of community preservation efforts, and author of the It Happened in Mifflin County book series and numerous articles on county history.