Derry Area Historical Society

The Mission of the Derry Area Historical Society is to encourage the appreciation and preservation of local history, genealogy and historic architecture while building strong partnerships with other organizations and groups that will strengthen our community. The Derry "Area" includes all of Derry Township and the Boroughs of New Alexandria and Derry in Westmoreland County PA.

On November 29, 1815, Joseph Guthrie, son of William Guthrie, received from the estate of his father, a parcel of land containing 113 acres plus allowances. Joseph had the land surveyed and, on July 6, 1815, a plan of lots was laid out to form the Town of Derry in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Derry town is now known as New Derry and what we now know as Derry, was originally called Derry Station. The old town was laid out along two streets, Pittsburg Street running East to West, and Liberty Street running North to South. Lot #27 Pittsburgh Street, on the west side of town, was purchased by Robert Fulton for the sum of $25.00 lawful currency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on February 22, 1817. A house and other appurtenances were erected on the property. By April 3, 1821, when Robert Fulton sold it to James Fulton, Jr., an Innkeeper, the value of the property had increased to $600.00. A wagon shop was housed in the rear stone portion of the building. Restoration complete,