Established in 1880, the Crawford County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich history of Crawford County. Its archives—among the oldest and most comprehensive genealogical repositories in northwestern Pennsylvania—feature:
- A robust library of regional and state history, including works by local authors
- An extensive manuscript and photograph collection
- A significant archive of Erie Railroad records
Erie Railroad Collection
The Society holds a substantial collection of documents related to the Erie and Erie-Lackawanna Railroads. Housed in approximately 700 storage boxes, this archive includes:
- Blueprints and maps
- Locomotive, passenger car, and freight car cards
- Accident reports
- A wide array of additional railroad-related materials
An active Railroad Committee is currently engaged in organizing the collection, developing a museum space, and constructing a scale model of the historic Meadville rail yards.
The Crawford County Historical Society's volunteer staff is happy to assist with research requests submitted by mail or in person. To ensure efficient service, please make your request as specific as possible.
Address
869 Diamond Park Sq,
Meadville, PA 16335
Meadville, PA 16335
GeoLocation
Phone number
(814) 724 6080
Operating schedule
Wednesday to Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Museums or Landmarks
Located in Meadville, the Baldwin-Reynolds House was once home to Supreme Court Justice Henry Baldwin (1780-1840) and, at other times, two of Meadville's mayors. Purchased by the Meadville Historical Society, the house now includes an ice house, tannery, garden, and spring-fed pond.
Dr. Mosier (1855-1938) was born in Crawford County and studied at the University of Maryland. As a physician, he performed all of the usual duties of an early 20th-century general practitioner.