The Penn Rock

Submitted by Leona Baker, Historical Society ofSalisburyTownship

Imagine Salisbury Township’s countryside

Updated 3 BR, 2 bath, 2 story home on a .9 acre +/- rectangular lot on the edge of town. Move-in condition. Living room brick fireplace w/ gas logs, cherry kitchen w/ breakfast bar & dining area, rear sunroom w/ electric heat & ceiling fans, enclosed porch/den w/ electric heat, 8’x12’ front porch, 12’x28’ detached shop w/ additions, 20’x20’ free standing deck in rear yard, floored attic storage w/ stair access. Total taxes $5,979.

Open for Inspection: 4/19/23 • 4-6pm & 4/23/23 • 1-3pm

TERMS: Real Estate- 10% Down at auction. Bal by 6/30/23. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax.

FOR: James M. & Linda M. Mast

(717) 442-9221

(610) 384-8433 www.barrdavis.com when the first Europeans traveled west on the ancient Minqua Trail used by indigenous people for centuries. Cresting what is now called Gap Hill on that wooded trail, the pioneers could glimpse lush meadows in the valley, as well as forests that stretched for miles.

In 1681, Britain’s King Charles II granted William Penn the huge territory later known as Pennsylvania. History class taught us that he aimed for a “Peaceable Kingdom,” where the original inhabitants of the area and newly arrived Europeans could live together side by side. However, many of the new settlers found it hard to comply with Penn’s ideals. Their culture believed in land ownership, while to the Native Americans, the land belonged to God. Cultivating a particular plot for which they had set limits defined by a deed meant a lot to the English, German and Welsh settlers but contradicted indigenous beliefs.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

4251 Church Rd., Parkesburg, PA 19365 - Chester County store, the Gap Post Office, the Gap Town Clock and McDonald’s still covered with trees and dotted with temporary Native American and English campfires. For whatever reason, Penn decided to sign the treaty right there that night. Perhaps he recognized the building animosity of the Susquehannock warriors over pioneer violations of the original treaty and wanted to ensure a safe journey onward. Whatever the reason, sheepskin copies of the treaty were opened on a flat rock for signatures to rededicate both sides to peaceful coexistence. That rock has been recognized for centuries as the one at the sharp bend of the south end of Chestnut Street in Gap. Today, a sign hangs at the location designating that significant event.

Directions: From Gap, Route 30 East to right onto Swan Rd., to left onto Church Rd. to property on left.

Property Description: Beautiful 3 BR 2½ bath Cape Cod house w/attached 2-car garage & finished bsmnt. First floor has spacious kitchen w/8’ island and sink, white cabinets, double oven, and dining area w/HW floors. Living room & 9’x13’ office. 1st floor master BR & bath w/double vanity & 2-person walk-in shower. 2nd floor w/2 BRs, full bath, and bonus room. Full bsmnt has 22’x30’ finished family room w/11’ live edge bar. Also bottle cooler, kitchen area, ent. center & lots of closet & storage cabinets.

Utility room w/laundry & workspace. House also has 16’x25’ deck w/vinyl railings. 28’x48’ garage/workshop (New 2022) w/(4) overhead doors and second floor storage. Shop is insulated and complete with water, heat & electric. House has propane hot air heat & central air. Property served w/well and onsite septic.

Terms: Down payment of $35,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before June 30th, 2023. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated.

Annual taxes +/- $6,710 +/-.

Attention Realtors: 1% Broker Participation being offered to Realtors who preregister with their buyers and who become the successful bidder on day of auction. Preregistration forms are available online at www.beiler-campbellauctions.com

Auctioneers Notes: Be sure to check out this 5.2 acre partially wooded country property in West Sadsbury Twp. and Octorara Area School District being offered by motivated sellers. House was new in 1998 and extensively remodeled and updated in 2016. A super clean and move in ready house w/many extras as Superior concrete walls, modern kitchen & bath, central air, hardwood floors, recessed lights, ceiling fans, double-wide windows, loads of cabinet & storage spaces & large deck. Property has lots of potential w/5.2 acres and the new garage/workshop and the privacy of the surrounding woods, small chicken coop & large yards.

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By 1701, the situation was beginning to test the original treaty. Promises to the Native Americans were not being kept by settlers in this southcentral part of Pennsylvania. To reestablish good relations with the Susquehannocks, Penn himself traveled to meet the chiefs of that tribe to reaffirm the old Treaty of Peace. The area now known as Gap was a day’s horseback ride from Philadelphia. Gap was thus the obvious place for chiefs to meet Penn before escorting his party to their campgrounds on the Susquehanna River. Greetings and renewal of friendships would, of course, have been part of the meeting.

Imagine the area around what is now the Turkey Hill convenience

Of course, a celebration accompanied this reaffirmation of intended good relations among the two civilizations. Feasting, dancing and general partying presumably lasted into the night. Before venturing farther with his Native escorts, Penn is reported to have rested in a nearby cave and had a breakfast of produce from the gardens that the Natives maintained near today’s Gap Post Office.

Local residents are encouraged to view the flat rock, which once felt the hand of William Penn in his attempt at joining two diverse cultures. Take a moment to imagine what Penn and those chiefs would think of our little corner of the world were they to join us today.

Notice Of Public Sale

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023

BEGINNING AT 9:30 A.M.

Registration is from 9:00 to 9:30 A.M. day of auction

Hidden Valley Self Storage 105 Shamrock Lane, Parkesburg, PA 19365 hiddenvalleystorage@verizon.net • 610-857-1778

The personal property stored by the individuals and businesses listed below will be sold at auction to satisfy the owner’s lien as granted in Pennsylvania statute #1982-325 and under Chapter 72 of the Uniform Commercial Code (13 Ph.C.’s. 7201-7210).

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor: (717) 371-1915

Seller:

Conditions: All units will be sold by competitive bidding, to the highest bidder. Bids taken only for each unit in its entirety. Payment must be made by cash only. No personal checks. All goods must be removed from the property with 24 hours. Payment due immediately upon acceptance of bid. Owner reserves the right to bid at Public Sale, reject an or all bids, and cancel or adjourn the sale.

Unit 824 Greg Simmers

Unit 405 Rhonda Brown

SATURDAY,

A.M. REAL ESTATE OFFERED AT 11:00 A.M. 48 Hilltop Lane, New Providence, PA 2.1 ACRE LOT w/TWO HOMES & LARGE GARAGE PLUS .70 ACRE NON-CONFORMING LOT - REAL ESTATE – TRACTORS – TRUCKS - SHOP EQUIP. – TOOLS – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Real Estate Consists Of 1970 Manufactured Home, Single Wide Trailer & Large Two-Car Plus Garage On A 2.1 Acre Open Lot. Nice Investment Property Or Live In Home And Rent Trailer. Additional .70 Acre Non-Conforming Lot To Be Offered. See Website Or Call For Property Information And Terms Of RE Sale. Ford 600 Tractor; John Deere 318 Lawn Tractor; 1985 Chev Silverado w/ Plow; McConnel HY-FI Backhoe Attachment; Ford 600 Tractor; Dual Wheel Car Trailer; Sickle Bar Attachment; Meyer Snow Plow; Grader Box; Century AC Welder; Yamaha Gas Golf Cart w/Dump Bed; Cushman Turf Truckster; Tire Changer; Power & Hand Tools; Lawn & Garden Equip & Tools;

Real Estate Auction

gas station, and hardware. Land preserve entrance just across the street accessing hundreds of acres of hiking trails. Easy Amtrak commute to Philadelphia!

Basement: 2nd kitchen, and a large family room, one bedroom, and full bathroom, recessed lights and a wood burning stove. Walk-out access! Lots of daylight! Amenities: 1 car garage w/9’x7’ overhead door, with separate utility room. Paved driveway. 12’x16’ mini-barn, 8’x12’ dog kennel, rear deck 14’x23’, reel wash line, electric water heater, water treatment system with UV light. Much more! Onsite well and septic. Open House Dates: Thursday, April 6, 4-6 P.M. and Saturday, April 8, 12-3 P.M. Chester County, Sadsbury Township, Coatesville Area School District. Tax parcel #190-61949-00000, Taxes $4,884 (2022). 2 Acre Lot. Broker participation offered. See website for details. Terms: Security Payment on Auction Day - $30,000, settlement on or before June 30, 2023. Taxes prorated to date of settlement. Buyer pays 2% PA State transfer tax. Auctioneer’s Notes: Private, peaceful, and immaculate property. Beautiful Chester Co. setting with easy access to major shopping and social centers. This home is truly a gem, you won’t want to miss out on making this your forever home!

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HELP WANTED General

Auctioneers: Elvin Stoltzfus: (610)

Your Attention

LANCASTER:DOLL, TOY, TEDDY BEAR, BARBIE SHOW & SALE

Lawn & Garden

PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply,717-284-0883.

RAILROAD TIES FOR SALE

3 grades in stock, premium, #1 & #2s. Delivery Available Gap Repair, 717-442-4781 ext.2

RETIRED-WILL CUTLAWNS Reasonable Rates. Call JUNIOR @ 484-718-3417

Pets

ACA MINI DACHSHUND PUPS, long hair chocolate, vet checked, shots, dewormed, $900, 717-445-9665.

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS, 3 blk, 1 blk & tan, vet checked, shots/dewormed, $450. 717-548-4277.

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