Historic Lemont
"End of the Mountain"
"End of the Mountain"
Lemont, Pennsylvania, formerly known as "end of the mountain", was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, thereby earning it a place of honor in the history of rural America.
Lemont, Pennsylvania, formerly known as "end of the mountain", was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, thereby earning it a place of honor in the history of rural America.
That same year the LVA was founded as a nonprofit corporation committed to three goals:
That same year the LVA was founded as a nonprofit corporation committed to three goals:
Providing avenues to address matters and finding solutions to problems affecting the village
Providing avenues to address matters and finding solutions to problems affecting the village
Improving the quality of life in the village by sharing information and organizing to reach common goals
Improving the quality of life in the village by sharing information and organizing to reach common goals
Promoting the awareness, appreciation, preservation, and significance of the historical traditions and architecture of Lemont
Promoting the awareness, appreciation, preservation, and significance of the historical traditions and architecture of Lemont
Initially the LVA was formed to spearhead a drive to help keep the post office from being moved from Lemont. The effort was successful and a new community spirit was born. The new post office was built on College Township land, on the site of an old railroad yard in the village center. Behind the post office stands the 1885 John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds (the Granary) the LVA's newest challenge. Much has already been done to preserve the buildings and develop the site into a Village Green for community use. There is still plenty of work to do.
Initially the LVA was formed to spearhead a drive to help keep the post office from being moved from Lemont. The effort was successful and a new community spirit was born. The new post office was built on College Township land, on the site of an old railroad yard in the village center. Behind the post office stands the 1885 John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds (the Granary) the LVA's newest challenge. Much has already been done to preserve the buildings and develop the site into a Village Green for community use. There is still plenty of work to do.
The Village Green and the historic Granary are becoming a dynamic and integral part of Lemont Village life. We have a beautiful public space with a significant structure rescued from destruction and given new life in our growing community.
The Village Green and the historic Granary are becoming a dynamic and integral part of Lemont Village life. We have a beautiful public space with a significant structure rescued from destruction and given new life in our growing community.
Click on the pins within the map to view Lemont's historical district. You can also view the map in Google Maps by clicking on the icon near the title.
Click on the pins within the map to view Lemont's historical district. You can also view the map in Google Maps by clicking on the icon near the title.
Learn more about Lemont's history below:
Learn more about Lemont's history below:
