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- Honesdale, originally called "Dyberry Forks," was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D & H Canal was created. It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831.
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Honesdale was named for Philip Hone, former mayor of New York and president of Honesdale's Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Company. Honesdale, originally called "Dyberry Forks," was laid out as a village in 1826 when the D & H Canal was created. [1] It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831. [3]
Oct 2, 2023 · Early History. Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, Honesdale was officially founded in 1826 by Philip Hone, who was the president of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company. The city quickly thrived due to its strategic location as the starting point for the Delaware and Hudson Canal, a major transportation system during that time.
It was incorporated as a borough on January 28, 1831. On August 8, 1829, with engineer Horatio Allen at the throttle, a locomotive purchased from England and called the “Stourbridge Lion” became the first locomotive to turn a wheel on a commercial track in the western hemisphere.
Jul 1, 2024 · The Borough of Honesdale has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent.
Honesdale contains 6 churches, 1 bank, 1 academy, and two newspaper offices. It was laid out in 1826, incorporated in 1831, and became the county seat in 1842.” The Gazetteer described the town as having a population of 4,500—almost exactly what it is today.
The borough was incorporated in 1831. The land for the park was donated by Jason Torrey and by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company in 1834. A wooden fence enclosed the square for many years.
Jul 23, 2024 · The park property was deeded for one dollar to the chief burgess (mayor), assistant burgess and Honesdale Borough Council on May 1, 1833, by the D&H and Torrey. The borough had been incorporated in 1831. The deed requires that the property be for public enjoyment.
