This is a collection of various historical and genealogical reference works on Pennsylvania. These references cover 1000's of individuals, and are an excellent way to start or continue research focused on PA. This collection includes all of the individual collections covering Clarion County, PA (Please see individual collection listings for detailed descriptions of titles.)

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General Directory for the Oil Regions of Pennsylvania
for 1872-73 (Jno. M. Arters, 1872, 341 pages)
This is a resident and business directory of the oil producing region of north-western Pennsylvania for the year 1872-73. It covers parts of Clarion, Crawford, Venango and Warren Counties, specifically the areas of Allegheny Twp., Cornplanter Twp., Cherry Tree Twp., Emlenton, Foxtburg, Franklin City, Lawrenceburg, Oakland Twp., Oil Creek Twp., Oil City, Parker's Landing, Perry Twp., Petroleum Centre, Pleasantville, President Twp., Richland Twp., Rockland Twp., Rouseville, Rynd Farm, St. Petersburg, Scrubgrass, Tidioute, Titusville. The directory information is arranged alphabetically by area and includes the resident or business name, occupation and street address. There are also numersous ads for local businesses throughout.

Directory of Clarion County, Pennsylvania
(Clarion Jacksonian Print, 1887, 172 pages)
This is a resident and business directory of Clarion County, PA for the year 1887. The directory is arranged by township / town and gives the name of the primary resident, their occupation / trade, and P.O. address. At the end is a section of business listings for Ashland, Clarion, East Brady Edenburg, New Bethlehem, St. Petersburg and a few miscellaneous places within the county.

Directory of Clarion County, Pennsylvania - 1892
(John B. Patrick & John A. Doyle, 1892, 153 pages)
This is a resident and business directory of Clarion County, PA for the year 1892. The directory begins with a brief historical sketch of the county, followed by a list of post offices, county officers, court officials, constables, Notarys Public and Justices of the Peace. It then proceeds into the directory information organized by townships and boroughs. The information is arranged alphabetically listing the resident's name, occupation, post office and number of acres owned (if any).

Official Directory of the Central District & Printing Telegraph Co. May 1898
(Central District & Printing Telegraph Co., 1898, 410 pages)
This is an early telephone directory of Pittsburg and western Pennsylvania / eastern Ohio / northern West Virginia for the year 1898. This was a period of early adoption of this new service, so only a select few became subscribers - usually those who were wealthy or businesses. The information presented includes the name of the subscriber (person or business), their trade, street address and telephone number.

Pennsylvania Towns included:
Apollo, Barnesboro, Barnesville, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Blairsville, Braddock, Brockwayville, Brookville, Brownsville, Butler, California, Callery, Cambridge Springs, Canonsburg, Carnegie, Charleroi, Chicora, Clarion, Claysville, Connellsville, Crafton, Dawson, Du Bois, Dunbar, Ebensburg, Elizabeth, Ellwood City, Emlenton, Evans City, Fairchance, Falls Creek, Finleyville, Foxburg, Franklin, Freeport, Greensburg, Greenville, Grove City, Harmony, Hastings, Homestead, Indiana, Irwin, Jeannette, Johnstown, Kittanning, Latrobe, Leechburg, Mahoningtown, Manor, Meadville, Mercer, Monaca, Monongahela, Mt. Pleasant, McDonald, McKeesport, New Brighton, New Castle, New Kensington, Oakmont, Oil City, Patton, Petersville, Punxsutawney, Reynoldsville, Rochester, Scottdale, Sewickley, Sharon, Sharpsburg, Sharpville, South Fork, Tarenturm, Tionesta, Titusville, Turtle Creek, Uniontown, Washington, Waynesburg, West Newton, Wilkinsburg, Zelienople

Ohio Towns included:
Bellaire, Bridgeport, Cadiz, Cambridge, Canal Dover, Columbiana, East Liverpool, East Palestine, Girard, Leetonia, Lisbon, Martin's Ferry, New Comerstown, New Philadelphia, Niles, St. Clairsville, Salem, Salineville, Steubenville, Toronto, Uhrichsville, Warren, Wellsville

West Virginia Towns included:
Altenheim, Benwood, Clarksburg, Elm Grove, Fairmont, Grafton, Mannington, Morgantown, Moundsville, New Cumberland, Parkersburg, Sisterville, Wellsburg, Wheeling

Mowrey's Tri-State Directory - 1907 (Mowrey Directory Co., 1907, 544 pages)
This is a business directory primarily of Western Pennsylvania but also including parts of Eastern Ohio and West Virginia for the year 1907. 1000's of businesses are listed in the directory, and many also have ads included. The directory information is arranged alphabetically by trade and lists the name of the business or businessman, and its street address. The portion on PA includes coverage of parts of these counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Somerset, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland.

Pennsylvania Cities
Allegheny, Avalon, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bellevue, Ben Avon, Braddock, Bridgeville, Butler, Canonsburg, Carnegie, Charleroi, Connellsville, Crafton, Duquesne, East Brady, Emlenton, Emsworth, Etna, Ford City, Franklin, Freedom, Greensburg, Heidelberg, Homestead, Ingram, Irwin, Jeannette, Johnstown, Kittanning, Latrobe, Mars, McKeesport, McKees Rocks, Midland, Millvale, Monaca, Monongahela, Munhall, New Brighton, New Haven, Oakmont, Oil City, Parkers Landing, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Scottdale, Sewickley, Sharpsburg, Sheridan, Uniontown, Verona, Washington, Waynesburg, Wilkinsburg, Wilmerding, Windber

Ohio Cities
Bellair, Brilliant, East Liverpool, Martins Ferry, Mingo Junction, Steubenville, Toronto, Wellsville

West Virginia Cities
Benwood, Chester, Elm Grove, Follansbee, McMechen, Moundsville, New Cumberland, Newell, Wellsburg, Wheeling

Leatherwood and Red Bank Telephone Companie's Directory 1908
(Letherwood and Red Bank Telephone Co., 1908, 58 pages
This is an early telephone directory for parts of Armstrong, Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1908. The directory information includes the resident's name and town of residence. The directory also includes the business ads for the same areas throughout.

Towns Included:
Brookville, Corsica, Curllsville, Callensburg, Clarion, Coolspring, Emlenton, Falls Creek, Foxburg, Fryburg, Hazel, Hawthorn, Knox, Lamartine, Leatherwood, Leeper, Limestone, Marienville, New Bethlehem, Parker’s Landing, Richardsville, Rimersburg, Shippenville, Sigel, Summerville, Strattanville, and St. Petersburg

Allegheny Valley Telephone Directory - May 1952
(Bell Telephone Company of PA, 1952, 173 pages)
This is a telephone directory of parts of Armstrong and Clarion Counties, Pennsylvania for the year 1952. The directory information includes the resident's name, street address, and telephone number, and this information is arranged alphabetically by town. This directory also includes the 'yellow pages' business section for the same areas.

Towns Included:
Adrian, Allison Park, Bellwood Gardens, Bethlehem, Beyer, Brady's Bend, Buffalo Valley, Cadogan, Chicora, Cowansville, Craigsville, Creekside, Dayton, East Brady, Echo, Fenelton, Ford City, Ford Cliff, Ford View, Freidenheim, Elderton, Huey, Karns City, Kaylor, Kelly Station, Kittaning, Kitanning Highlands, Home, Lawsonham, Lenape Park, Logansport, Mahoning, Manorville, Marion Center, Mayport, McGrann, Mosgrove, Nu Mine, O'Connor, Pattonville, Phillipston, Plumville, Queenstown, Rimersburg, Robinson, Rosston, Rural Valley, Sagamore, Sarah Furnace, Shelocta, Sherrett, Slate Lick, Smicksburg, Springchurch, Tarrtown, Templeton, Tidal, Timblin, Truxall, Tunnelton, Whitesburg, Worthington, Yatesboro

Rimersburg & Vicinity Telephone Directory - October 1956
(Rimersburg Bell Telephone Co., 1956, 60 pages)
This is a telephone directory covering parts of Clarion County, Pennsylvania for the year 1956. It includes information on many residents and businesses, listing the resident's name, area and telephone number. This also contains the 'Yellow Pages' section listing classified adds for the same area.

Towns Included:
Callensburg, East Brady, Emlenton, Knox, Parker, Rimersburg, Sligo, Shippenville, Templeton

Rimersburg & Vicinity Telephone Directory - September 1958
(Rimersburg Bell Telephone Co., 1958, 56 pages)
This is a telephone directory covering parts of Clarion County, Pennsylvania for the year 1958. It includes information on many residents and businesses, listing the resident's name, area and telephone number. This also contains the 'Yellow Pages' section listing classified adds for the same area.

Towns Included:
Callensburg, East Brady, Emlenton, Knox, Parker, Rimersburg, Sligo, Shippenville, Templeton

Rimersburg & Vicinity Telephone Directory - September 1959
(Rimersburg Bell Telephone Co., 1959, 60 pages)
This is a telephone directory covering parts of Clarion County, Pennsylvania for the year 1959. It includes information on many residents and businesses, listing the resident's name, area and telephone number. This also contains the 'Yellow Pages' section listing classified adds for the same area.

Towns Included:
Callensburg, East Brady, Emlenton, Knox, Parker, Rimersburg, Sligo, Shippenville, Templeton