The Community of Indian Rocks came into existence in 1955 when four businessmen and their wives, from the Lansdale - Schwenksville area of Pennsylvania purchased 546 acres of land from Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. The original owners were: Eric and Elizabeth Arneth, Frank and Helen Koehler, Bud and Jean Platt and Ray and Alice Shaeffer. Their prime reason for the purchase was to develop adjacent lakeside land into a miniature community for vacation, recreation and retirement. The plan required correct sub-division of lots, how to buy land properly, what to buy and the development of a central water system and road system.
Broadscope, Inc. purchased Indian Rocks Development from Indian Rocks, Inc. (the original owners) in August 1978 and named the Property Owners Association ‘’Indian Trails Property Owners Association, Inc.” On July 17, 1981 the Indian Trails Property Owners Association purchased the Development, Indian Rocks, from Broadscope, Inc. The rest is history. Progress continues at an amazing pace in Indian Rocks. The Indian Rocks of today has seen much development and growth from the original vision of it’s founders. One can only imagine that “Indian Rocks 2004” would draw pleasure and praise from its founders with the progress and direction the Community has taken over the years.
Wayne Co. derived it's name from Anthony Wayne, a Major General in the Revolutionary War. The first settler was James Skinner, who came from Connecticut to Damascus Township in 1755. A man named Carter settled in Paupack in 1758. Originally Wayne Co. was part of Northampton Co. It was set off from Northampton Co. in 1796. In 1800 it had a population of 800. The county seat, for a time was at Wilsonville where PP & L dam is built. Wilsonville derived its name from James Wilson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and a justice of the US Supreme Court. He was the proprietary, as it was termed, of the Wallenpaupack Manor located on 12,500 acres along the Wallenpaupack River. According to deeds in Northampton Co., James Wilson got this land from William Penn, the younger, who had it from William Penn, the elder. The Wallenpaupack country, when first known to the white man, was inhabited by the Lenape Indians. Their chief was Temanend, who’s tradition for wisdom and greatness became so widespread he was established as Saint Tamany, the patron saint of America. It is said, it was from this chieftain that Tammany Hall, N.Y. took it’s name. The name Wallenpaupack was given by the Lenape Indians and is said to mean “swift and slow waters.”
The Ledgedale area was once the homesite of Burton G. Morse, who purchased many acres of land, at the Indian Rocks location, in the days of historic Wayne Co. Tanneries, back in 1896. The original land was sold, reserving the Hemlock Bark for tanning purposes. Land was cleared, buildings erected and the location turned into a thriving village. Workmen blasted through large ledge of rocks and afterward the village was called Ledges or Ledgedale. The Ledgedale enterprise rated high and did a business in 1869 of $223,419.00. Development of the enterprise at Ledgedale brought many Germans and Irish to the area. Many Indians roamed the hills of this area and paddled the Paupack River long before Lake Wallenpaupack was a reality. When Lake Wallenpaupack was created, at one time the largest man made lake in Pennsylvania, many buildings were flooded, and at one time, before Lake Wallenpaupack was a reality, a one room school house stood in the present location of Indian Rocks Tanners Point Beach.
"In the beginning 1955 - 1961” lots in Indian Rocks, in the Bear Tract section sold for $395.00 or $790.00 for two. Prospective buyers had 3 financing options: (1). Cash - a deposit of $10.00 down will hold your lot for 30 days. (2). $10.00 to $25.00 monthly, to fit your budget and payments spaced over a period of 1 to 7 years. (3). Select your site with a $10.00 deposit and it will be held for 30 days. All options had a 30-day money back guarantee. A cabin overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack, furnished, advertised for $5,950.00.
The Indian Rocks of today has 452 homes with approximately 115 permenant residents. It is managed by A Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) working under the direction of the Board of Directors. The central water system is cared for by a Certified Water Works Operator.
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