Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, United States
| Chaneysville, Pennsylvania | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 Houses at the community's central intersection | |
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| Coordinates: 39°49′25″N 78°29′21″W / 39.82361°N 78.48917°W / 39.82361; -78.48917 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bedford |
| Township | Southampton |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 814 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1171560 |
| Other names | Cheneysville |
Chaneysville is an unincorporated community in Southampton Township, southern Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is named after Thomas Chaney, Jr., who established the area’s first home in the 1830s.
History
Chaneysville was a self-sufficient village with local businesses, such as blacksmiths, a tannery, and grist mills. The village was also notable for its role as a stop on the Underground Railroad, assisting runaway enslaved people on their journey north. The village maintains a legacy of community spirit, reflected in its active churches and a volunteer fire company.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chaneysville, Pennsylvania. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
- "Chaneysville, Bedford County. PA town history". www.pa-roots.com. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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| Municipalities and communities of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
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| County seat: Bedford | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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