History · Anthony

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The public archives hold just one old photo of Anthony. The rest are in attics, shoeboxes and the historical society. Help start the collection.

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1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Lycoming County - Anthony - ED 41-1, 1880 · Wikimedia Commons

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Anthony Township was formed from part of Lycoming Township on September 7, 1844, by the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Lycoming County. It is named in honor of Joseph B. Anthony, who was a judge in Lycoming County at the time.

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18801940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsyl…Commons
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