For the People of Columbia County
by Linda Sones
The Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society - An Amazing Community Resource
Days Gone By: Portraits of Bloomsburg
Have you ever used the Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society’s services? I have, and I have found that they have a plethora of information about the county and the people that live here. They have articles, books, photos, certificates, military records, and everything a person might need to research their family or this region. The Columbia County Historical Society was formed in 1914 when our region was young but still had some interesting history that should not be lost. Columbia County was separated from Northumberland County in March 1813, so information prior to this date can be found in the Northumberland County archives. The Central Susquehanna Valley Genealogical Society started in 1976. They had information and achievements similar to that of the Historical Society. Since both had similar missions to provide the public with historical data, they decided to combine forces. On March 10, 1999, they merged and became the Columbia County Historical and Genealogical Society (CCHGS). It is run completely by volunteers who collect and catalog historic documents. For many years, they were housed on the second floor of the Bloomsburg Public Library. There they could display some of the items they acquired for their museum. But it was a small space and most of their historic items remained in storage, unseen by the public.
Vial Tobacconist & Roy’s Jewelers (Formerly J.G. Well)
J.C. Penney Company & Weis Markets used to occupy storefronts on E. Main Street.
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