![]() ![]() ![]() The Quarter Session Docket of Northampton County shows that Abraham Smith was appointed constable of Chestnuthill Township on that date. This 1763 date is the first time that written documentation appears regarding the township. Unfortunately, the chestnut trees were killed off during the Chestnut Blight in the early 1900s.Īlthough European settlers had been calling the area that is now Chestnuthill Township home for many years prior to the French and Indian War, the date given as the creation of Chestnuthill Township is September 20, 1763.Īt the time of the township’s formation, the name Prospect Hill was also considered. Many long-time residents of the township know that the large hill one summits when driving into McIlhaney along Route 115 is known as Chestnut Hill. The first floor of this home has a primary en-suite bedroom 2 more bedrooms and 2 full baths grand living room with wood burning fireplace and a pellet stove dining room with accented barn doors eat-in kitchen with counter seating and a 2 car attached garage that also has a washer, dryer and utility sink.Part 3 of a series of articles commemorating the 175th anniversary of Monroe CountyĬhestnuthill Township, located in the western portion of Monroe County, was named for its once-abundant chestnut trees, which lined many roadsides and dotted the rolling countryside of the area. This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath contemporary gem of a home is located in short term rental FREE chestnut hill twsp, and would make a perfect vacation or primary home. Full stone faced fireplace in living room, walk out deck from the 2nd story bedroom, all appliances, some furniture, AC wall units in many rooms with ceiling fans, paved driveway, large corner lot with shed, low taxes $3189 per year, annual dues $1220, located in 5 lakes, 2 pools, tennis, garbage pick-up, 24 Hour guarded gate community near all major Pocono attractions
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