Tag: Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Man Found $800 in Gold Coins in His Cellar
One lucky man, W. J. Barron, found $800 in gold coins in in 1924 in his cellar. The gold coins were believed to have been…
Philadelphia Laborer Found $5,542 in Gold Coins Hidden in Pipe
Of all the strange places to find a hoard of gold, one man found a stash of gold coins inside a pipe near Center City…
Mountain Girl Abandoned and Robbed of Wedding Gifts in Pittsburgh
“I promised to marry a mountain girl from Kentucky, and then I stole her dowry and ditched her in Pittsburgh. AITAH?” Oof. What a story!…
The Curious Case of Pep: The Dog Sentenced to Life in Prison
In the vast (oh so vast) annals of criminal history, populated by tales of legendary mobsters, clever thieves, and shadowy serial killers, there lies a…
“Petrified” stone snake dug up in Pennsylvania
I have always felt that there was more to Pennsylvania than what is in the history books, and as I continue my research into my…
Family freezes after man leaves them on mountain
Man leaves family on mountain as he goes to have his horses’ shoes sharpened. The woman and her children are later found frozen to the…
10 Fascinating Historical Facts About Pennsylvania: From the Birthplace of America to the Steel City
Pennsylvania is a state rich in history and cultural heritage. It played a crucial role in the founding of the United States, and its cities…
Cave of a hairy wild man found in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
A small group of fishermen were out fishing for carp when a wild, hairy man appeared and made strange noises at them. Terrified, the fishermen…
Posse hunts for Bigfoot, or large-footed maniac, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
A large, human shape attracted the attention of a Downtingtown resident after it let out a strange, animal-like cry. Left behind were large footprints. Posses…
Jersey Devil kills over 30 pigs in Pennsylvania
The Jersey Devil has visited Pennsylvania numerous times in the past. In this case, 1916, it has killed over 30 pigs and was on the…
