Welcome to Jefferson Township Historical Society

The purpose of the Jefferson Township Historical Society (“Society”) shall be to bring together those people interested in history, and especially in the history of Jefferson Township and surrounding areas. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American heritage. Read More about JTHS

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All Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of every month unless cancelled.

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“History of the Town Pump”

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm

We apologize for no meetings in January or February because of the weather but we are excited  now to begin the new year.  You are invited to attend a meeting of the Jefferson Township Historical Society on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm.  The meeting will be in the White Church building located in Eldersville on Fire Road across from the Jefferson Township Fire Hall.  GPS address for the Historical Society is 11 Fire Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021.  The Historical Society’s website is www.jeffersontwphs.com.

The program on Saturday, March 15 will be the “History of the Town Pump.”  Do you know where the Town Pump is still located in Eldersville?  Have you ever given anyone directions to Eldersville and said “Turn left (or right) at the Town Pump?”  Find out the history of why there was a well dug for the Town Pump by coming to the meeting. There will be refreshments and social time following the meeting.  You do not have to be a member of the Historical Society to attend any of our meetings.  We welcome everyone.  If we get a request, the Museum can be opened following the meeting.  Any questions, call President Diane Huggins at 724 947 9782.

Annual Membership Dues are due The annual membership dues that are due now are $15 for single and $20 for family.  Please complete the enclosed Membership Application when paying your dues. Checks should be made out to Jefferson Township Historical Society and can be paid at a meeting or mailed to our post office box.  Address is Jefferson Township Historical Society, Box 383, Burgettstown, PA 15021.

Bakeless Bake Sale The operating funds of the Historical Society are extremely low at the present time.  Because of money going out for monthly bills and no money coming in, the Historical Society is having a fundraiser for the upkeep of the Memorial and the monthly bills for the White Church. You will find enclosed a flyer for a Bakeless Bake Sale.  This means you do not have to bake.  Instead, you send a check to the Historical Society for the amount that it would have cost you to bake for a bake sale.  Please call Diane at 724 947 9782 with any questions you may have.

Covering the Blue  Covering the Blue members continue to crochet lap blankets for wounded officers.  To find out more, go to the website www.coveringtheblue.com or contact Diane.

Sincere Condolences The Historical Society is saddened to report the passing of one of its members.  Barbara Zianni peacefully passed away on January 5, 2025.

Information and Events

Christmas in the Village is the Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, look for information soon!
Read more about upcoming events and fundraisers... Read More

Buildings and Monuments

~ Veterans Memorial

It was February 2004 when the Board members of the Jefferson Township Historical Society had a vision for a Veterans Memorial in Eldersville. They owned property where a Memorial could be built. There was a Jefferson Township Honor Roll in front of the former Eldersville Grade School.... Read More

~ The White Church

The White Church is uniquely located in a tri-state area attracting visitors from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It has been awarded historic landmark designations by the Washington County History and Landmark Foundation for The White Church, built in 1844 and Heritage Hall, built 1876. The White Church Building is a useful site for community events and its monthly meetings and Heritage Hall houses its museum.... Read More

~ Heritage Hall

Heritage Hall , Burgettstown, PA 15021. In 2012 the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation awarded Historic Landmark Designations for the Society’s two buildings: Heritage Hall and The White Church....

Heritage Hall Update Heritage Hall, Jefferson Township, was built in 1876 and purchased by the Historical Society in 1990. Over the past thirty years the Society has used the building for monthly meetings, to serve food during Christmas in the Village on the first floor and to house its Museum on the second floor. In 2012 Heritage Hall was awarded historic designation by the Washington County History & Landmarks. In 2014 there was a visual inspection of Heritage Hall by MR Structures, LLC with the recommendation of repairs needed that the Society could not afford. Heritage Hall is now down.

 

Contributions

A contribution of any size is welcome for this worthwhile and commendable White Church Preservation Project. You may mail your contribution to Jefferson Township Historical Society, White Church Project, Box 383, Burgettstown, PA 15021.