Fulton County Historical Society

06/06/2026

Troop B Calvary encampment in the "Washabaugh Orchard" on August 1, 1909. This unit was composed of 72 men, 78 horses, 2 wagons and one ambulance. They are heading to Fort Myer from Somerset. Many of these men are also veterans of the Spanish-American War.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

In 1920, H.B. Mellott started business with a World War I Liberty truck. In this undated photo, HB’s World War 1 liberty truck hauling a load of coal crashed through a bridge in the late 1920’s. Note the children playing on the bridge above the truck.

06/02/2026

John P. Sipes, attorney, at his office desk. His office was located in the building between Alexander Financial Group and Stanley Kerlin's Office.

05/31/2026

The back of this photo simple says Helen, 1935. Does she look familiar?

05/30/2026

Various photos of Shorty's Place on the west side of Sideling Hill. No photos are dated.

05/26/2026

Wells Tannery 1925

05/24/2026

Another unknown photo. The caption appears to read Evelyn, unknown name, me. Anyone have any idea who this may be?

05/23/2026

Many people don't realize the Fulton County Historical Society was involved with the Frontier Barn Quilt Trail beginnings. Just like the cloth quilts that we know contain stories of the past, so, too, do the barn quilt blocks. This lovely quilt block is located at 15856 Great Cove Road, McConnellsburg, PA. The quilt story is:

"History tells us that the Spaniards brought them to the New World where they became a necessary inventory to every household. The old house and store in Webster Mills was built in the early 1800’s as a General Store. The store was raided by Confederate soldiers in 1863 but the boys had already taken the horses to the woods for hiding. Horses in the meadow now have no fear of capture."

For more information on the barn quilt trail, visit www.frontierbarnquilttrail.com or stop by the museum for the book showing all the quilt blocks or a map showing all their locations. Finding them is a great road trip through the county!

05/19/2026

Need some good beach reads for the summer? Check out the numerous historical topics we have available. From Civil War information to local folk tales and trivia, we've got you covered! Visit us at www.fultonhistory.org and click shop.