1860, December 20 South Carolina, rapidly followed by six other southern states, secedes from Union in reaction to election of Lincoln, who opposes extension of slavery into western territories. These states organize the Confederate States of America.

PENNSYLVANIA - Westmoreland County

Western Division-Pennsylvania Canal ** (added 1974 - Structure - #74001817) Also known as Conemaugh River Lake;Ligonier Line of Pennsylvania Canal N of Torrance, Torrance Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Pennsylvania Canal Commision Area of Significance: Engineering, Transportation, Commerce Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Federal Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Water-Related Current Function: Transportation Current Sub-function: Pedestrian Related Westmoreland County Courthouse ** (added 1978 - Building - #78002485) N. Main St., Greensburg Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Kauffman,William Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture, Politics/Government Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Local Gov't Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Courthouse Current Function: Government Current Sub-function: Courthouse

The King's Cottage A Bed & Breakfast Inn Lancanster, PA

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