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Little Beaver Historical Society

Little Beaver Historical Society

The Historical Society manages two buildings: The Little Beaver Museum, a two story building built in 1882 housing artifacts and displays; and the Greersburg Academy, a two-story 1802 structure that is the oldest standing building in the county.  In 1882, it was converted to a railroad station and is the oldest standing rail station in the nation. Today, it houses artifacts, including 3,000 Native American ones.

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