Hanna's Town, founded in 1773 and named for its founder Robert Hanna, was the first County Seat of Westmoreland County and the site of the first English court west of the Allegheny Mountains. On July 13, 1782, a raiding party of Indians and their English allies out of Canada attacked and burned the town. Hanna's Town never recovered and ceased being the county seat in 1786 when the seat was moved to Greensburg.
By the early years of the 19th century, the site had reverted to farmland. 1969 this farmland was designated as a county park and historical site. Historic Hanna's Town is an ongoing archaeological dig that has unearthed nearly one million artifacts to date. The village consists of the reconstructed Robert Hanna Tavern/Courthouse and Jail; three vintage late 18th century log houses, a reconstructed Revolutionary era fort and blockhouse; and a wagon.
Through a long-standing agreement with Westmoreland County, the Westmoreland County Historical Society administers Historic Hanna's Town. The Society is responsible for developing the historical interpretation and directing the archaeological dig at the site. The Westmoreland County Historical Society and Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation have partnered to administer Historic Hanna's Town.
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