Pocono Township got its name from the Native Americans; meaning "water between the mountains." Many small towns and villages dotted the landscape along the Native American trails; notably Tannersville in Pocono Township; which was named for its leather tanneries. Jackson Township was named after Andrew Jackson; the seventh United States president; and was primarily a farming and logging community. Jackson Township also became a major supplier of ice; which was harvested on the man-made lakes. The ice was transported on the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Railroad from the depot in Reeders to Philadelphia; New York; and Jersey City. Over the years; the townships family and honeymoon resorts; pristine streams for trout fishing; and clear mountain air have helped the area become known as "Pennsylvanias Playground."
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Being a born and bred Manistquer this book is great. So many things I didnt know about the ...By Linda CBeing a born and bred Manistquer this book is great. So many things I didnt know about the history of our little sleepy town. So many pictures. My mother and I had great fun reminiscing on what she remembers and figuring out where things were and whats there now.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... helps understand the Upper Peninsula town area so much better.By twinsnanakarenThis book in this series helps understand theUpper Peninsula townarea so much better.
