A new group, the
Newlin Historical Society, is being formed. Its purpose is to research the township's history, including "early
indigenous residents including Indian Hannah; historic buildings; early
industrial development along the Brandywine including bridges, dams, railroads;
the Battle of the Brandywine; garnet, chromium, and corundum mining; Mason/Dixon;
Stargazer; the Poorhouse and Cemetery; the Hunt; the King Ranch; conservation
agencies such as the Brandywine Conservancy and the Natural Land Trust;
citizens past and present who have contributed to the betterment of Newlin
Township; and other notable local citizens recognized nationally."
The president is John O’Neal, vice president is Muriel George, secretary is RoseLynn Malarek, and treasurer is Sandy Reber. Anyone interested in joining should contact RoseLynn at roselynn831@gmail.com.
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