The book ""History and Directory of the Boroughs of Gettysburg, Oxford, Littlestown, York Springs, Berwick, and East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania"" was written by John Timon Reily in 1880. It is a comprehensive historical account of the six boroughs in Adams County, Pennsylvania, providing a detailed overview of their origins, development, and growth throughout the years.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early settlement of the region by European colonizers, the establishment of the boroughs, their incorporation into the county, and their roles in the American Civil War. It also includes biographical sketches of prominent individuals who played important roles in the history of the boroughs.In addition to its historical content, the book also serves as a directory of businesses, organizations, and individuals residing in the boroughs at the time of publication. This directory includes information such as names, addresses, and occupations of the residents, as well as listings of local newspapers, churches, schools, and other institutions.Overall, ""History and Directory of the Boroughs of Gettysburg, Oxford, Littlestown, York Springs, Berwick, and East Berlin, Adams County, Pennsylvania"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this region of Pennsylvania, providing a detailed and informative account of its past and present.With Historical Collections.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.