Dallastown Area Historical Society

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Dallastown Area Historical Society Dallastown Historical is the leading body of preserving and promoting history of Dallastown, PA.

DALLASTOWN HISTORY: DID YOU KNOW?Did you know that trains once had to BACK into Dallastown?The railroad arrived in Dalla...
10/14/2026

DALLASTOWN HISTORY: DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that trains once had to BACK into Dallastown?
The railroad arrived in Dallastown in 1870, connecting our small community to the surrounding region. Because Dallastown was served by a single-track railroad spur, trains had to back into town!

The Dallastown railroad station officially opened on May 20, 1899.
After decades of service, the station closed in 1957 and was destroyed by fire in 1959.
Although the station was gone, freight trains continued serving Dallastown into the 1970s. The tracks were eventually abandoned in 1983.

Do you remember the railroad running through Dallastown? Perhaps you have an old photograph or a family story to share!
We would love to hear your memories in the comments!
📜 Dallastown Area Historical Society

For those who couldn’t attend our walking tour today, we’re excited to share this map so you can take a walk through Dal...
10/04/2026

For those who couldn’t attend our walking tour today, we’re excited to share this map so you can take a walk through Dallastown’s history at your own pace!

A special thank you to Judy Grove for taking the time to design this map. It’s a wonderful way to explore our town and discover some of the places and stories that helped shape Dallastown into the community we know today.

Take a walk, follow the map, and enjoy a little piece of Dallastown history!

You never know what you’ll find in our museum! 🏛️✨
10/04/2026

You never know what you’ll find in our museum! 🏛️✨

🚶‍♀️🏘️ Our Walking Tour is TOMORROW!Join the Dallastown Area Historical Society tomorrow, Sunday, October 4th for our Wa...
10/03/2026

🚶‍♀️🏘️ Our Walking Tour is TOMORROW!
Join the Dallastown Area Historical Society tomorrow, Sunday, October 4th for our Walking Tour of Historic Garages & Car Dealerships in Dallastown! 🚗

Stop by the museum during our 1 to 4 pm open house hours to pick up a tour map featuring locations and brief historical information about the garages, gas stations, and car dealerships on Main Street in Dallastown then and now.

Follow the directions to visit and reminisce about the auto-related businesses that served our town over the last 125 years. As always, our displays and volunteers will be available in the building. Event will take place rain or shine.

Do you remember buying a car, getting repairs, or pumping gas at one of Dallastown’s old garages? Tell us your story!

TAKE A RIDE THROUGH DALLASTOWN’S AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY! Join us Sunday, October 4, 2026, for a special Walking Tour of Hist...
09/13/2026

TAKE A RIDE THROUGH DALLASTOWN’S AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY!

Join us Sunday, October 4, 2026, for a special Walking Tour of Historic Garages & Car Dealerships in Dallastown!
For over 125 years, garages, gas stations, and car dealerships along Main Street have played a part in our community’s story. Come explore where these businesses once stood, learn a little of their history, and reminisce about Dallastown’s automotive past.
📍 Dallastown Historical Society Museum
🕐 Open House: 1–4 PM
🗺️ Pick up your walking tour map at the museum, featuring historic locations and brief information about the businesses that served our town, then and now.
Our displays and volunteers will also be available inside the museum throughout the afternoon.
🌧️☀️ Rain or shine!
📸 Check out this glimpse of Dallastown’s motoring days!
Come take a walk through history with us!

🇺🇸 WHEN THE PRESIDENT CAME TO DALLASTOWNOne of the biggest days in Dallastown history came in September 1966, when Presi...
08/24/2026

🇺🇸 WHEN THE PRESIDENT CAME TO DALLASTOWN

One of the biggest days in Dallastown history came in September 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson visited our small York County community during Dallastown's 100th-anniversary celebration.

For Dallastown Police Chief Earl Taylor, the presidential visit brought an enormous responsibility. Chief Taylor helped coordinate local security for the President's visit, working during an event that brought national attention and presidential security to the streets of Dallastown.

President Johnson addressed the crowd at 2:45 p.m., speaking about the importance of America's small towns and rural communities. He told those gathered that he believed more Americans would choose to live in communities like Dallastown if they had the opportunity. Imagine being in Dallastown that afternoon, Secret Service personnel, presidential communications teams, local police officers and residents all gathered as the President of the United States came to town!

Chief Earl Taylor would later receive recognition connected with his law-enforcement service, including commendations from the White House and the Director of the United States Secret Service.

For one afternoon, our little town had the attention of the nation. 🇺🇸
Were you there — or do you remember a family member telling stories about President Johnson's visit to Dallastown? We'd love to hear your memories!

Did you know Dallastown once had another hotel on its town square?Long before the businesses and traffic we recognize to...
08/17/2026

Did you know Dallastown once had another hotel on its town square?

Long before the businesses and traffic we recognize today, the Eagle Hotel was a landmark in the heart of Dallastown. The hotel dated to before the Civil War and stood prominently on the town square, serving a community that was still in the early years of its development.
By the 1870s, Adam F. Geesey was proprietor of the Eagle Hotel. Geesey was also a local businessman and served as one of Dallastown’s early postmasters.
Like many small-town hotels of the 19th century, the Eagle Hotel would have been part of a bustling town center where residents, merchants and travelers crossed paths.
The next time you pass through the square, imagine Dallastown more than a century ago—with hotels, general stores, horses and wagons lining Main Street.
Do you remember hearing stories about the Eagle Hotel?

Parrot approved! 🥨
08/13/2026

Parrot approved! 🥨

Night one at the Dallastown Carnival is in the books! 🥨🎡 Come see us at the Dallastown Historical Society pretzel stand ...
08/12/2026

Night one at the Dallastown Carnival is in the books! 🥨🎡 Come see us at the Dallastown Historical Society pretzel stand all week!

Adam and Laurie came all the way from Washington DC because they love our Pretzels!
08/12/2026

Adam and Laurie came all the way from Washington DC because they love our Pretzels!

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118 E Main Street
Dallastown, PA
17313

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+13028648538

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