Cumberland Township and Carmichaels (Images of America)

Carmichaels became home to the Greene Academy, notably, the first school of higher learning west of the Allegheny Mountains. Both the Greene Academy and the Carmichaels Covered Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.. The settlement known as Old Town was founded in 1767. Carmichael had traded his land in what is now the town of Jefferson for land owned by Thomas Hughes along the banks of Muddy Creek in Old Town. Cumberland Township, located in the northeastern portion of Greene County, was one of Pennsylvania's original townships. James Carmichael, a Revolutionary War soldier and pioneer settler. The history of this area shows that settlers were here prior to 1760. The Carmichaels Covered Bridge spans Muddy Creek separating Old Town from Carmichaels. In 1796, Carmichaels was named in honor of Maj

Excellent writing, history and pictures By Jenni Excellent writing, history and pictures! I spent many holidays and summers at my grandparents' home in Carmichaels. It was nostalgic for my mom and me to look at pictures that brought back many memories. Imagine my surprise at seeing my Grandpa Zoldos' store and even my Aunt Dolores Zoldos when she was a young teacher. Whoever would have guessed that she would become the first woman Superintendent of Schools in the state of Pennsylvania as well as Superintendent of the Carmichaels Area School Distrct in the future?? Additionally, she is the namesake of the Dolores A. Zoldos Library in honor of her service and dedication to the

. She is also a member on the board of directors for the Glades Cemetery, the Laurel Point Cemetery, and the Greene Academy. Anderson serves as president of the Carmichaels Area Historical Society. Images for this work were compiled from the Flenniken Public Library, the Greene Academy archives, and the Greene County Historical Society Museum, in addition to contributions from local residents. Shelley McMinn Anderson, a lifelong resident of Carmichaels, is a genealogical researc

. Anderson serves as president of the Carmichaels Area Historical Society. About the Author Shelley McMinn Anderson, a lifelong resident of Carmichaels, is a genealogical researcher and local historian with 20 years of experience. Images for this work were compiled from the Flenniken Public Library, the Greene Academy archives, and the Greene County Historical Society Museum, in addition to contributions from local residents. She is also a member on the board of directors for the Glades Cemetery, the Laurel Point Cemetery, and the Greene Academy