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Mount Joy, PA History
Mount Joy is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,765 at the 2000 census. It was founded in 1851 and is located on what was once the Harrisburg-Lancaster Turnpike (today Route 230). In 2002 it was designated as a Main Street Community by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The name "Mountjoy" is actually an English name. During the reign of the English Queen Elizabeth, Lord Mountjoy was sent to Ireland by the Queen to destroy the Irish Chiefs. The name went on to be used as a name for a village, fort, castle, street, prison, and ships.
When James II became King of England, his Protestant Parliament forced hime to abdicate the throne. His daughter, Mary, and her husband, William of Orange, where invited to share the throne. James fled first to France and then Scottish Presbyterians who had been planted there by the English throne to counteract the Catholic population. The Scottish Presbyterian remained inside the walled city of Londonderry for 105 days, practically starved when three supply ships arrived to save them.
Within the next thirty years, most of the Scottish Presbyterians left their Irish homeland and came to the colonies. One of the biggest settlements was Donegal, and the settlers brought with them the names from Ireland. Donegal and Mountjoy are two of those names.
Bube's Brewery
Bube's Brewery is a 19th century brewery complex; a series of buildings which collectively performed the various functions needed at a brewery operating at that time. Bube's is one of the only breweries from the early days of the great American breweries that has been left intact. Today, Bube's operates as not only a microbrewery, but also as an entertainment and dining mecca.
The Brewery began producing beer again in November 2001 for the first time since 1917. The present day brewery operates in the original brewery's ice house. Visitors are welcome to tour the brewery.
Lancaster County Amish
The farmlands of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country are among the most productive in the nation. But many of the farmers here are different from most Americans; different by choice. For these are the Old Order Amish and Mennonites, also known as the "Plain People".
Our Amish neighbors have been employing horse-drawn power since the days when horsepower had a whole different meaning! In comparison to our fast-paced society, the simpler, family-centered Amish way of life holds a special fascination.
The Amish of Lancaster County, can trace their heritage back hundreds of years. Despite all the time that has passed and the many changes that have taken place in out society thte Amish of Lancaster County still live in and work like their forefathers did. Their family and farms are their top priotities, second only to their religion.
The Amish of Lancaster County are very devout in their faith. They take seriously the Biblical commands to separate themselves from the things of the world. They believe worldliness can keep them from being close to God, and can introduce influences that could be destructive to their communities and to their way of life.
Today there are over 25 different Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren church groups in Lancaster County, To keep themselves away from the modern world they don't permit electricity or telephones in their homes. The Amish have long preferred farming as a way of life. They feel their lifestyle and their families can best be maintained in a rural environment.While they do not permit the use of tractors in their fields, these old order Amish groups do use modern farm equipment pulled by teams of horses or mules.
Lancaster County has become a vacation destination for many people all across the country looking to get a glimpse of the Amish culture.
Lancaster City
Lancaster City offers an assortment of over 250 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment and performing arts venues. Downtown Lancaster also boasts an incredibly rich heritage that can be experienced one of our many museums, churches and historic buildings.
Downtown Lancaster is alive with activity as new shops, restaurants and businesses are opening at an all time high, especially with the completion of the new hotel and convention center complex. Construction is ongoing preparing for new performing arts venues, parking facilities, education and healthcare expansions.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, known as the Garden Spot of America since the 18th century, is located in the southeastern part of the state of Pennsylvania. The city of Lancaster is the county seat.
Lancaster County is a popular tourist destination, due mostly to the many plain sect residents, known as the Amish or Pennsylvania Dutch. The term 'Pennsylvania Dutch' comes from the earlier use of "Dutch" to apply to all immigrants from middle Europe. They are the descendants of Germans who immigrated in the 18th and 19th centuries for the freedom of religion offered by William Penn, and were attracted by the rich soil and mild climate of the area.
Lancastrians can easily spot a visitor to the area by how they pronounce the word Lancaster. Locals and people from nearby counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware pronounce Lancaster as LANK-ister. This is unusual as most Lancasters in the United States are pronounced as LAN-cast-er, though Lancashire, England, and Lancasters in Texas, Ohio, and South Carolina also use the LANK-ister pronunciation. The inhabitants of Lancaster County speak with the Susquehanna dialect. The Susquehanna dialect is most commonly used in the Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg areas, and incorporates influences from the Philadelphia accent and that of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
As of 2005, there were 490,562 residents in Lancaster County, representing 4.2% growth since 2000 and 11.3% growth since 1990.
Here Are The Latest Listings In Mount Joy
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$189,800
Added 10th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleOffered by Coldwell Banker Select Professionals (717) 735-8400 MLS# 161473 - Realtor: Handy Cuevas 717-517-6078
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$200,000
Added 10th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleOffered by Coldwell Banker Select Professionals (717) 735-8400 MLS# 161457 - Realtor: Kenneth Offidani 717-587-1652
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$289,900
Added 13th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161680
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$339,900
Added 13th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161678
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$249,900
Added 13th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161673
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$279,900
Added 12th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161629
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$85,000
Added 12th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161615
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$239,900
Added 12th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161590
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$309,900
Added 11th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161543
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$172,900
Added 11th March, 2010Mount Joy PA Real EstateMOUNT JOY PA Home For SaleMLS# 161514
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