Myerstown and Eastern Lebanon County

The book explores the rich history and development of Myerstown and surrounding towns in Eastern Lebanon County, situated in a fertile valley characterized by limestone bedrock. It details Myerstown's establishment by Isaac Meier in 1768 and its borough status since 1912, alongside the growth of Jackson Township with its small businesses and Amish farms. Additionally, it highlights Richland's founding linked to the railroad in the 1850s and the historical significance of Heidelberg Township, home to the 18th-century Historic Schaefferstown, and Millcreek Township's quaint Pennsylvania German village.