Nestled between the Kittatinny and Blue Mountains in south central Pennsylvania, Path Valley is rich with small town history. Rich with fertile land, abundant water sources, and wild game, Path Valley was home to the Tuscarora American Indians. The name “Path Valley” originated from the path between the mountains, called the Tuscarora Path, with access to the valley from the north and south. Modern Route 75 is reminiscent of the path through the valley traveled by the Tuscorara American Indians. While pioneers and settlers began arriving in the early 1700’s, Path Valley was officially settled in 1763. The majority of settlers came from Europe. German, Scottish, Irish, and Dutch settlers arrived by ship and traversed through dense forests and rolling hills to arrive here. The 257 year old history of Path Valley can still be experienced through the stories of families that have lived here for generations. Iron furnaces, relics of the Pennsylvania Railroad and turnpike endeavors, churches, and forts still remind us of how Path Valley came to be the quaint rural town we cherish today.