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History. Settled in 1812 and platted in 1872, DuBois was incorporated as a borough in 1881 and as a city in 1914. The town was founded by John Rumbarger, for whom the town was originally named. The Rumbarger Cemetery is all that survives of John Rumbarger's "original settlement" in the city of DuBois.
History of DuBois, Pennsylvania. To get the full history of the City of DuBois, stop by our local DuBois Area Historical Society or click the link below. Where to start...well, lets start at the very beginning. In 1812, George Shaffer became the first permanent inhabitant; in 1872, John Rumbarger, Jr. established the town of Rumbarger, which ...
The origins of the officially designated City of DuBois date to 1877 with the first attempt to organize the town of DuBois into a borough. However, there were several delays and DuBois did not become an incorporated borough until 1881.
DuBois Area Timeline. 1682 Pennsylvania Founded William Penn arrives in the New World after receiving a charter from King Charles II, establishing the Province of Pennsylvania as a refuge for Quakers and other religious groups. Penn founds Philadelphia, which quickly becomes a significant trade and cultural center.
The city is named for John DuBois who settled here in 1871, bringing with him a lifetime of experience in the lumber business. In addition to building the lumber mill, he built several other factories, invented equipment and methods to streamline production and improved worker safety.
History of DuBois PA. DuBois has long been known as a trading hub and a strong business community. From the time it was settled in 1812, the area’s natural geography made it a beautiful place in which to live and work.
Dubois Historic District is a national historic district located at Dubois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 54 contributing buildings in the central business district of Dubois.
