The Story of Wilsonville, The Town Under the Lake

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Sometimes referred to as the town under the lake, Wilsonville Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains was once a hub of activity and a center of commerce. Fortunes were made and lost along the Wallenpaupack River and the fertile valley along its banks. Just to the South of Hawley Lake Wallenpaupack spans both Pike & Wayne County.
Join us as we explore the story of Wilsonville and the remnants that still exist under the surface of Lake Wallenpaupack today. Special thanks to Peter Becker and Jon Tandy, our local historians. Wilsonville is the Town Under the Lake.
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@pinballscott1 3 года назад

Back in 1971 I was walking around fishing the lake from the shore and docks and some man walked up and started talking to me. He told me he was there when the lake was being filled after the dam was built. He said how clear the water was and there was a lot of stuff floating on the water like tree branches etc. I heard there was a church that wasn't torn down before the lake was being filled. You could see the steeple through the water. I wish I could go back in time and ask the nice old guy more questions. The nice guy didn't kick me off of his dock.

@WallyLife 3 года назад

I heard the same thing, that there was a church standing when the lake was filled as well as a bridge underwater still intact. Some of the guys on the local dive teams probably know more about what is still down there.

@brebreezy3543 3 года назад

I have also heard the same ☺️ also heard random things surfaced for quite some time afterwards.. not sure how true that is but definitely interesting to think about 💭

@Dr.J.Garlock 3 года назад

I love this (and all the historical videos you’ve made)! I grew up in Paupack, on Rt. 507 until I settled in the Portland, Maine area in the late 90’s, but I’ll always consider Lake Wallenpaupack to be “home”. I’m so thankful for videos like this one, which instantly bring me back to some of the best times of my life! Thank you for all your great videos and PLEASE keep up the great work!

@WallyLife 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your comment! We appreciate the feedback and the ability to keep you in touch with "home".

@randyorso7791 5 лет назад

This is a wonderful video on the watery Wilsonville and the Wallenpaupack region, thank you for making it and sharing it in a very accessible way to the community and tourists alike. I am very grateful to you all.

@WallyLife 5 лет назад

Randy, Thank you for you feedback! It makes all of the time and effort we put into the show worth it, when we receive positive comments. We produce the show because we love the area and for no other reason. Stay tuned, we have some interesting segments on the drawing board!

@bethmurray9655 5 лет назад

Thank you. Awesome.

@christophercurry7410 Год назад

Thanks Peter

@sunshine18102 3 года назад

I used to go camping here when I was a little girl.My dad told me about the town under the lake.He used to drive my brother's speed boat.

@WallyLife 3 года назад

Very cool. What did he tell you about the town under the lake?

@sunshine18102 2 года назад

He just said that there was a town under the lake and nothing more.

@user-pl7ze7fy2c Год назад

We love the area! Would visit the Cove Haven Pocono Resort. Heard the story about a church at bottom of the lake and you could see the steeple through the water. Beautiful area!

@WallyLife 11 месяцев назад

Cove Have is a fun resort! The entire area offers a lot of great experiences.

@samgarofalo2461 5 лет назад

Our Atlantis

@cathyd6118 5 лет назад

Wow, so interesting, but almost sad too...

@WallyLife 5 лет назад

It is important to preserve our cultural history and heritage for future generations.

@agi238 2 года назад

Interesting video. Just curious what's the name of the musical piece used at the beginning?

@WallyLife 2 года назад

I'll see if I can find the piece of music we used at the beginning.

@lauraweiss29 2 года назад

The map of the area before it was flooded is fascinating. Do you have a link to where I can see the full map?

@WallyLife 2 года назад

Laura, at which point in the video (time)? I may have a full map that I can post.

@shootshop745 3 года назад

Bro my moms phone is now at that village

@rig0rmort1s 5 лет назад

Why don't we look into getting (some//a) scuba diver(s) down to the bottom of the lake with documenting equipment?

@WallyLife 5 лет назад

Visibility is not real great. Our local rescue dive teams have been diving the area for a while.

@dylansweeney2140 3 года назад

The Taft on dive team have been down there before and confirmed that there is a town

@BD1JR 4 года назад

Is there a map showing where the foundation are located on the lake

@WallyLife 4 года назад

There was some side scan sonar that showed some of the existing foundations and the remains of a bridge. In our research, we didn't find a map showing the town layout or buildings.

@johnm2617 3 года назад

I have the GPS coordinates to all but 3 foundations! Think I got 12 or 13 of them ! And the roads ! Good for tournaments! Stone and wood foundations are down their !

@godwhomismike 5 лет назад

This is absolutely amazing and interesting. There is so much history in our area. I am happy to see it being preserved.

@WallyLife 5 лет назад

Thank you! Stay tuned, there is more on the way!

@2gethercb907 2 года назад

I came here from a netflix show that about a serial killer.. but wow

@WallyLife 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment!

@jocelyngardner5711 3 года назад

Aborigines lands it’s so sad 😞

@mamanova66 5 лет назад

Love watching the videos, however, you need to lower the volume of the music. It is very distracting and makes it very hard to hear the narration. Music shouldnt be overpowering as it is in many of these videos.

@WallyLife 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for the feedback, we are constantly working to improve the show and your comment is very helpful.