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==History==
==History==
The locality known today as Orson was founded by Merritt Hine of [[Woodbridge, Connecticut]] in 1840.<ref>''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania''. Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1900. Print. [p. 1588]</ref><ref>Ann, Merry. "Merritt Hine." ''Find a Grave''. Jim Tipton, 22 Oct. 2008. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30773967>.</ref> Like many of the early settlers of Wayne County, he was a veteran of the [[American Revolution|Revolutionary War]].<ref>''Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania''. Chicago: J.H. Beers & Co., 1900. Print. [p. 1588]</ref><ref>Goodrich, Phineas G. Preface. ''History of Wayne County''. By Goodrich. 1880. Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc., 1992. xi-xiv. Print. [p. xiii]</ref> In its early days, the community was known as Hine's Corners, and was located at what is now the intersection of Clark and Oxbow Roads, slightly north of its current location; this intersection is still labeled as "Hines Corners" (note the spelling difference) on most highly detailed modern maps.<ref>Steffen, Mimi. ''The Rural Schools of Preston Township''. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society, 2013. Print. [p. 65]</ref> It quickly grew to a reasonable size and appears in the 1872 Beers Atlas of Wayne County as "Hine's Corners."<ref>Beers, F.W. ''Atlas of Wayne County, Penn.'' New York: A. Pomeroy & Co., 1872. Print.</ref> The population subsisted in large part on agriculture, dairying and [[Ice cutting|ice harvesting]], the latter of which was facilitated by the large number of lakes in the area.<ref>Steffen, Mimi. ''The Rural Schools of Preston Township''. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society, 2013. Print. [p. 65]</ref><ref>Goodrich, Phineas G. ''History of Wayne County''. 1880. Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc., 1992. Print. [p. 239]</ref>
The locality known today as Orson was founded by Merritt Hine of [[Woodbridge, Connecticut]] in 1840.<ref>{{cite book|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania|location=Chicago|publisher=J.H. Beers and Co.|page=1588|date=1900}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=30773967|title=Merrit Hine|last=Ann|first=Merry|date=22 October 2008|website=Find A Grave|publisher=Jim Tipton|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> Like many of the early settlers of Wayne County, he was a veteran of the [[American Revolution|Revolutionary War]].<ref>{{cite book|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania|location=Chicago|publisher=J.H. Beers and Co.|page=1588|date=1900}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Goodrich|first=Phineas G.|date=1992|origyear=1880|title=History of Wayne County|location=Baltimore|publisher=Gateway Press, Inc.|page=xiii}}</ref> In its early days, the community was known as Hine's Corners, and was located at what is now the intersection of Clark and Oxbow Roads, slightly north of its current location; this intersection is still labeled as "Hines Corners" (note the spelling difference) on most highly detailed modern maps.<ref>{{cite book|last=Steffen|first=Mimi|date=2013|title=The Rural Schools of Preston Township|location=Honesdale, PA|publisher=Wayne County Historical Society|page=65|isbn=978-0-9834435-5-1}}</ref> It quickly grew to a reasonable size and appears in the 1872 Beers Atlas of Wayne County as "Hine's Corners."<ref>{{cite book|last=Beers|first=F.W.|date=1872|title=Atlas of Wayne County, Penn.|location=New York|publisher=A. Pomeroy & Co.}}</ref> The population subsisted in large part on agriculture, dairying and [[Ice cutting|ice harvesting]], the latter of which was facilitated by the large number of lakes in the area.<ref>{{cite book|last=Steffen|first=Mimi|date=2013|title=The Rural Schools of Preston Township|location=Honesdale, PA|publisher=Wayne County Historical Society|page=65|isbn=978-0-9834435-5-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Goodrich|first=Phineas G.|date=1992|origyear=1880|title=History of Wayne County|location=Baltimore|publisher=Gateway Press, Inc.|page=239}}</ref>


On December 25, 1878, Orson C. Chamberlain, a great-grandchild of Merritt Hine, died in a [[Diphtheria|diphtheria]] epidemic that affected many in Preston Township.<ref>''The Wayne Independent'' [Honesdale, PA] 9 Jan. 1879. Print.</ref> The community came to be known as Orson, in his honor.<ref>Ann, Merry. "Orson Chamberlain." ''Find a Grave''. Jim Tipton, 20 Oct. 2008. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=30701008>.</ref>
On December 25, 1878, Orson C. Chamberlain, a great-grandchild of Merritt Hine, died in a [[Diphtheria|diphtheria]] epidemic that affected many in Preston Township.<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=From Another Correspondent|newspaper=The Wayne Independent|location=Honesdale, PA|date=9 January 1879}}</ref> The community came to be known as Orson, in his honor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=30701008|title=Orson Chamberlain|last=Ann|first=Merry|date=20 October 2008|website=Find A Grave|publisher=Jim Tipton|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref>


When the [[New York, Ontario and Western Railway#History|New York, Ontario & Western Railway (O&W)]] expanded its service to [[Scranton, Pennsylvania|Scranton]] in 1890, it created several depots in rural Wayne County, one of which was located in Orson and was referred to either as such or by the name of another small community, Belmont, which was located slightly southward of Orson in [[Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Mount Pleasant Township]], near the intersection of Routes [[Pennsylvania Route 371|371]] and 670, now called Belmont Corners.<ref>"Wayne County Pennsylvania Railroad Stations." ''Pennsylvania Railroad Stations Past & Present''. Dan West, 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://www.west2k.com/pastations/waynepa.shtml>.</ref> Whatever its name, the Orson depot was located at what is now the intersection of Routes 370 and [[Pennsylvania Route 670|670]]; its construction caused the community to move slightly south to take advantage of the new railroad.<ref>Steffen, Mimi. ''The Rural Schools of Preston Township''. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society, 2013. Print. [p. 65]</ref>
When the [[New York, Ontario and Western Railway#History|New York, Ontario & Western Railway (O&W)]] expanded its service to [[Scranton, Pennsylvania|Scranton]] in 1890, it created several depots in rural Wayne County, one of which was located in Orson and was referred to either as such or by the name of another small community, Belmont, which was located slightly southward of Orson in [[Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Mount Pleasant Township]], near the intersection of Routes [[Pennsylvania Route 371|371]] and 670, now called Belmont Corners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.west2k.com/pastations/waynepa.shtml|title=Wayne County Pennsylvania Railroad Stations|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2014|website=Pennsylvania Railroad Stations Past & Present|publisher=Dan West|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> Whatever its name, the Orson depot was located at what is now the intersection of Routes 370 and [[Pennsylvania Route 670|670]]; its construction caused the community to move slightly south to take advantage of the new railroad.<ref>{{cite book|last=Steffen|first=Mimi|date=2013|title=The Rural Schools of Preston Township|location=Honesdale, PA|publisher=Wayne County Historical Society|page=65|isbn=978-0-9834435-5-1}}</ref>


While it has never been exceptionally populous, the community has been home to four public schools, two creameries, a Post Office, a sawmill, a grain mill, three summer camps and several hotels and stores, as well as other establishments, throughout its history, largely due to the influence of the railroad.<ref>Steffen, Mimi. ''The Rural Schools of Preston Township''. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society, 2013. Print. [p. 65]</ref> The closure of the O&W in 1957 largely marked the end of Orson's regional importance, and many of these establishments were shuttered. Outside of Preston Township, it is today largely known for the summer camp industry, and as the intersection of two semi-major state roads.
While it has never been exceptionally populous, the community has been home to four public schools, two creameries, a Post Office, a sawmill, a grain mill, three summer camps and several hotels and stores, as well as other establishments, throughout its history, largely due to the influence of the railroad.<ref>{{cite book|last=Steffen|first=Mimi|date=2013|title=The Rural Schools of Preston Township|location=Honesdale, PA|publisher=Wayne County Historical Society|page=65|isbn=978-0-9834435-5-1}}</ref> The closure of the O&W in 1957 largely marked the end of Orson's regional importance, and many of these establishments were shuttered. Outside of Preston Township, it is today largely known for the summer camp industry, and as the intersection of two semi-major state roads.


==Business and Recreation==
==Business and Recreation==
Orson is centered around the intersection of Routes 370 and 670, the latter of which begins at this intersection; the paved road extending north of 670 from the intersection is known locally as Oxbow Road. Other roads in Orson include Clark Road, which connects to Oxbow Road, and Doyle Road, which connects to both Clark Road and 370; both roads are unpaved. The community is home to three year-round businesses: the Orson Country Inn<ref>Orson Country Inn. "Orson Country Inn." ''Facebook''. Facebook, 22 Sept. 2011. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orson-Country-Inn/104674559566287>.</ref>—which is often referred to as "the O" by locals—Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic<ref>Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic. "Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic." ''Google+''. Google, n.d. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <https://plus.google.com/101105972706679109356/about?gl=us&hl=en>.</ref> and Orson's Best Garden Center And Farmstand.<ref>Orson’s Best Garden Center and Farmstand. "Orson’s Best Garden Center and Farmstand." ''Facebook''. Facebook, 1 Nov. 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <https://www.facebook.com/OrsonsBest>.</ref> In addition, it is the location of one seasonal business, Independent Lake Camp,<ref>1.I.L., Inc. (d/b/a Independent Lake Camp). ''Independent Lake Camp''. ILC, 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://independentlake.com/ >.</ref> also known as "ILC," which operates from late June until late August. In addition, a stretch of the [[New York, Ontario and Western Railway|O&W Trail]],<ref>"O & W Trail – PA." ''TrailLink''. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://www.traillink.com/trail/ow-trail---pa.aspx?gce=201302_2&utm_expid=5284793-4&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F>.</ref> part of the [[Rails-to-Trails Conservancy]], runs through Orson.
Orson is centered around the intersection of Routes 370 and 670, the latter of which begins at this intersection; the paved road extending north of 670 from the intersection is known locally as Oxbow Road. Other roads in Orson include Clark Road, which connects to Oxbow Road, and Doyle Road, which connects to both Clark Road and 370; both roads are unpaved. The community is home to three year-round businesses: the Orson Country Inn<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orson-Country-Inn/104674559566287|title=Orson Country Inn|author=Orson Country Inn|date=22 September 2011|website=Facebook|publisher=Facebook, Inc.|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref>—which is often referred to as "the O" by locals—Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic<ref>{{cite web|url=https://plus.google.com/101105972706679109356/about|title=Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic|author=Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic|website=Google+|publisher=Google, Inc.|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> and Orson's Best Garden Center And Farmstand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OrsonsBest|title=Orson’s Best Garden Center and Farmstand|author=Orson’s Best Garden Center and Farmstand|date=1 November 2014|website=Facebook|publisher=Facebook, Inc.|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> In addition, it is the location of one seasonal business, Independent Lake Camp,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://independentlake.com/|title=Independent Lake Camp|author=1.I.L., Inc. (d/b/a Independent Lake Camp|date=2014|website=Independent Lake Camp|publisher=1.I.L., Inc. (d/b/a Independent Lake Camp)|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> also known as "ILC," which operates from late June until late August. In addition, a stretch of the [[New York, Ontario and Western Railway|O&W Trail]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.traillink.com/trail/ow-trail---pa.aspx|title=O&W Trail – PA|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2014|website=TrailLink|publisher=Rails-to-Trails Conservancy|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> part of the [[Rails-to-Trails Conservancy]], runs through Orson.


==Natural Features==
==Natural Features==
Notable natural features located within Orson include Sugarloaf Mountain (sometimes called Sugar Loaf Peak<ref>White, Israel Charles and John M. Dolph. ''The Geology of Susquehanna County and Wayne County''. Harrisburg, PA: Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania, 1881. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://books.google.com/books?id=97kbAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA158#v=onepage&q&f=false>. [p.158]</ref>),<ref>United States. Dept. of the Interior. U.S. Geological Survey. "Feature Detail Report for: Sugarloaf Mountain." ''Geographic Names Information System''. U.S. Board on Geographic Names, 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1188997>.</ref> Orson Pond (formerly known as Five Mile Pond<ref>Beers, F. W. ''Atlas of Wayne County, Penn.'' New York: A. Pomeroy & Co., 1872. Print.</ref> or Orson Dam<ref>Pennsylvania. Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania. "Water Resources Inventory Report." Ed. Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania. Part 4. Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1917. Web. 9 parts. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://books.google.com/books?id=nONAAQAAIAAJ&lpg=PR4&ots=XgX6iy22P8&dq=Water%20Resources%20Inventory%20Report%2C%20Part%20IV%2C%20Gazetteer%20of%20Lakes%20and%20Ponds&pg=PA136#v=onepage&q&f=false>. [p.136]</ref>)<ref>United States. Dept. of the Interior. U.S. Geological Survey. "Feature Detail Report for: Orson Pond." ''Geographic Names Information System''. U.S. Board on Geographic Names, 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 3. Nov. 2014. <http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1183053>.</ref> and Independent Lake (formerly known as Independent Pond<ref>Pennsylvania. Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania. "Water Resources Inventory Report." Ed. Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania. Part 4. Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer, 1917. Web. 9 parts. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://books.google.com/books?id=nONAAQAAIAAJ&lpg=PR4&ots=XgX6iy22P8&dq=Water%20Resources%20Inventory%20Report%2C%20Part%20IV%2C%20Gazetteer%20of%20Lakes%20and%20Ponds&pg=PA90#v=onepage&q&f=false>. [p.90]</ref>),<ref>United States. Dept. of the Interior. U.S. Geological Survey. "Feature Detail Report for: Independent Lake." ''Geographic Names Information System''. U.S. Board on Geographic Names, 3 Nov. 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1177730>.</ref> the latter of which is the [[namesake]] of Independent Lake Camp. [[North Knob]] and [[Mount Ararat (Pennsylvania)|Mount Ararat]], two of the tallest peaks in Eastern Pennsylvania, can be seen prominently from Orson.
Notable natural features located within Orson include Sugarloaf Mountain (sometimes called Sugar Loaf Peak<ref>{{cite report|first1=Israel Charles|last1=White|first2=John M.|last2=Dolph|date=1881|title=The Geology of Susquehanna County and Wayne County|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=97kbAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA158|publisher=Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania|volume=23|page=158|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref>),<ref>{{cite report|author=United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey|date=4 November 2014|title=Feature Detail Report for: Sugarloaf Mountain|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1188997|publisher=U.S. Board on Geographic Names|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> Orson Pond (formerly known as Five Mile Pond<ref>{{cite book|last=Beers|first=F.W.|date=1872|title=Atlas of Wayne County, Penn.|location=New York|publisher=A. Pomeroy & Co.}}</ref> or Orson Dam<ref>{{cite report|author=Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania|date=1917|title=Water Resource Inventory Report|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nONAAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA136|publisher=Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer|volume=4|page=136|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref>)<ref>{{cite report|author=United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey|date=4 November 2014|title=Feature Detail Report for: Orson Pond|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1183053|publisher=U.S. Board on Geographic Names|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> and Independent Lake (formerly known as Independent Pond<ref>{{cite report|author=Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania|date=1917|title=Water Resource Inventory Report|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=nONAAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA90|publisher=Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer|volume=4|page=90|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref>),<ref>{{cite report|author=United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey|date=4 November 2014|title=Feature Detail Report for: Independent Lake|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov/apex/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:1177730|publisher=U.S. Board on Geographic Names|accessdate=4 November 2014}}</ref> the latter of which is the [[namesake]] of Independent Lake Camp. [[North Knob]] and [[Mount Ararat (Pennsylvania)|Mount Ararat]], two of the tallest peaks in Eastern Pennsylvania, can be seen prominently from Orson.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:18, 4 November 2014

Orson, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWayne
Elevation
1,998 ft (609 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
18449
Area code570
GNIS feature ID1183050[1]

Orson is a populated place in Preston Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. A PennDOT sign on Route 370 identifies the community as the "Village of Orson," "village" being the Pennsylvania designation for an unincorporated area within a township; this should not be construed to imply that Orson is a municipality in its own right.

History

The locality known today as Orson was founded by Merritt Hine of Woodbridge, Connecticut in 1840.[2][3] Like many of the early settlers of Wayne County, he was a veteran of the Revolutionary War.[4][5] In its early days, the community was known as Hine's Corners, and was located at what is now the intersection of Clark and Oxbow Roads, slightly north of its current location; this intersection is still labeled as "Hines Corners" (note the spelling difference) on most highly detailed modern maps.[6] It quickly grew to a reasonable size and appears in the 1872 Beers Atlas of Wayne County as "Hine's Corners."[7] The population subsisted in large part on agriculture, dairying and ice harvesting, the latter of which was facilitated by the large number of lakes in the area.[8][9]

On December 25, 1878, Orson C. Chamberlain, a great-grandchild of Merritt Hine, died in a diphtheria epidemic that affected many in Preston Township.[10] The community came to be known as Orson, in his honor.[11]

When the New York, Ontario & Western Railway (O&W) expanded its service to Scranton in 1890, it created several depots in rural Wayne County, one of which was located in Orson and was referred to either as such or by the name of another small community, Belmont, which was located slightly southward of Orson in Mount Pleasant Township, near the intersection of Routes 371 and 670, now called Belmont Corners.[12] Whatever its name, the Orson depot was located at what is now the intersection of Routes 370 and 670; its construction caused the community to move slightly south to take advantage of the new railroad.[13]

While it has never been exceptionally populous, the community has been home to four public schools, two creameries, a Post Office, a sawmill, a grain mill, three summer camps and several hotels and stores, as well as other establishments, throughout its history, largely due to the influence of the railroad.[14] The closure of the O&W in 1957 largely marked the end of Orson's regional importance, and many of these establishments were shuttered. Outside of Preston Township, it is today largely known for the summer camp industry, and as the intersection of two semi-major state roads.

Business and Recreation

Orson is centered around the intersection of Routes 370 and 670, the latter of which begins at this intersection; the paved road extending north of 670 from the intersection is known locally as Oxbow Road. Other roads in Orson include Clark Road, which connects to Oxbow Road, and Doyle Road, which connects to both Clark Road and 370; both roads are unpaved. The community is home to three year-round businesses: the Orson Country Inn[15]—which is often referred to as "the O" by locals—Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic[16] and Orson's Best Garden Center And Farmstand.[17] In addition, it is the location of one seasonal business, Independent Lake Camp,[18] also known as "ILC," which operates from late June until late August. In addition, a stretch of the O&W Trail,[19] part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, runs through Orson.

Natural Features

Notable natural features located within Orson include Sugarloaf Mountain (sometimes called Sugar Loaf Peak[20]),[21] Orson Pond (formerly known as Five Mile Pond[22] or Orson Dam[23])[24] and Independent Lake (formerly known as Independent Pond[25]),[26] the latter of which is the namesake of Independent Lake Camp. North Knob and Mount Ararat, two of the tallest peaks in Eastern Pennsylvania, can be seen prominently from Orson.

References

  1. ^ United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (4 November 2014). Feature Detail Report for: Orson (Report). U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  2. ^ Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Chicago: J.H. Beers and Co. 1900. p. 1588.
  3. ^ Ann, Merry (22 October 2008). "Merrit Hine". Find A Grave. Jim Tipton. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  4. ^ Commemorative Biographical Record of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Chicago: J.H. Beers and Co. 1900. p. 1588.
  5. ^ Goodrich, Phineas G. (1992) [1880]. History of Wayne County. Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc. p. xiii.
  6. ^ Steffen, Mimi (2013). The Rural Schools of Preston Township. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society. p. 65. ISBN 978-0-9834435-5-1.
  7. ^ Beers, F.W. (1872). Atlas of Wayne County, Penn. New York: A. Pomeroy & Co.
  8. ^ Steffen, Mimi (2013). The Rural Schools of Preston Township. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society. p. 65. ISBN 978-0-9834435-5-1.
  9. ^ Goodrich, Phineas G. (1992) [1880]. History of Wayne County. Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc. p. 239.
  10. ^ "From Another Correspondent". The Wayne Independent. Honesdale, PA. 9 January 1879.
  11. ^ Ann, Merry (20 October 2008). "Orson Chamberlain". Find A Grave. Jim Tipton. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  12. ^ "Wayne County Pennsylvania Railroad Stations". Pennsylvania Railroad Stations Past & Present. Dan West. 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  13. ^ Steffen, Mimi (2013). The Rural Schools of Preston Township. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society. p. 65. ISBN 978-0-9834435-5-1.
  14. ^ Steffen, Mimi (2013). The Rural Schools of Preston Township. Honesdale, PA: Wayne County Historical Society. p. 65. ISBN 978-0-9834435-5-1.
  15. ^ Orson Country Inn (22 September 2011). "Orson Country Inn". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  16. ^ Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic. "Orson Corners Veterinary Clinic". Google+. Google, Inc. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  17. ^ Orson’s Best Garden Center and Farmstand (1 November 2014). "Orson's Best Garden Center and Farmstand". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  18. ^ 1.I.L., Inc. (d/b/a Independent Lake Camp (2014). "Independent Lake Camp". Independent Lake Camp. 1.I.L., Inc. (d/b/a Independent Lake Camp). Retrieved 4 November 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "O&W Trail – PA". TrailLink. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  20. ^ White, Israel Charles; Dolph, John M. (1881). The Geology of Susquehanna County and Wayne County (Report). Vol. 23. Board of Commissioners for the Second Geological Survey of Pennsylvania. p. 158. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  21. ^ United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (4 November 2014). Feature Detail Report for: Sugarloaf Mountain (Report). U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  22. ^ Beers, F.W. (1872). Atlas of Wayne County, Penn. New York: A. Pomeroy & Co.
  23. ^ Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania (1917). Water Resource Inventory Report (Report). Vol. 4. Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer. p. 136. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  24. ^ United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (4 November 2014). Feature Detail Report for: Orson Pond (Report). U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  25. ^ Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania (1917). Water Resource Inventory Report (Report). Vol. 4. Wm. Stanley Ray, State Printer. p. 90. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
  26. ^ United States Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (4 November 2014). Feature Detail Report for: Independent Lake (Report). U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
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