I grew up and have lived in Lancaster County Pennsylvania all my life. Lancaster County is a beautiful place and I enjoy photographing that beauty as the seasons pass. The county is also is rich in history. I enjoy tracking down interesting stories from the past and writing about them. This site is a collection of photographs and articles that I post from time to time with stories about Lancaster County history that I find intriguing.
I also invite you to visit my photography site. It is a collection of images that are intended to be a relaxing and refreshing respite from the hectic pace of day to day life. You will find it here: dlkautzphoto.com
Featured Articles
Lancaster’s Historic Waterway is a collection of articles highlighting the Conestoga River which flows through Lancaster County.
Water Powered Grist Mills is a collection of information about the flour and feed mills that once were numerous along the waterways of Lancaster and York Counties.
My Books
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Latest Blogs
The Story of Seneca George
During Pennsylvania’s colonial period, the colony’s magistrates relied heavily upon a small group of people who could act as translators and help to negotiate…
River of the Year
The Conestoga River has once again been nominated for the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers “River of the Year” award. There are two…
Cooper's Mill
Yesterday (November 19), the Susquehanna Ramblers invited me to visit the ruins of an old mill site down in the south-east corner of Peach…