Hannastown Pennsylvania

This settlement of Hannastown was destroyed during the American Revolutionary War, which during one of the final acts on July 13, 1782 the British, joined by the Seneca Indians, set the settlement afire totally destroying it. The only thing that was left standing was the a tavern and courthouse and fort. Hannastown was taken by surprised, as some were attending a wedding at Miller's Blockhouse when the settlement was attacked. Several guests were captured and killed at the wedding ceremony itself. The children were either captured, and sold, or killed.
Though the settlement of Hannastown was rebuilt the settlement never recovered after the raid. Even though it was the first court west of the Alleghenies which was moved to "new Town" which is now known as Greensburg after the raid.
In the summer of 1973 - Hannastown was reconstructed with the Hanna Tavern and courthouse, three vintage log houses, revolutionary era fort and blockhouse. There is also a wagon shed that has an authentic 18th century wagon.
Fred Yenerall was there often for many hours taking photos of the rebuilding of the courthouse. He was also there when the Appalachian Wagon train came through and spent the weekend at Hannastown. He had made many trips to Hannastown to photograph the changes in seasons, and to capture as many memories as he could over this historic site.

There is no known drawing of the settlement.

Hannastown Courthouse
Westmoreland County, PA
1975




Rebuilding Hannastown Courthouse
Westmoreland County, PA
July 11 1973