Edenburg Borough was an old village that was composed of a few houses and a store until the oil belt passed through it in 1867.  Its location is in the northern part of Beaver Township, on the Emlenton, Shippenville, and Clarion Railroad. 

            The founding father of Edenburg (presently Knox, Pennsylvania).  Mr. J.G. Mendenhall first settled in the area and he chose the name Edenburg because of the beautiful natural woodlands and mountains. 

In the autumn of 1876 a charter was obtained through the borough agency of Wilson and Jenks at a cost of $25.00.  The borough limits included the Mendenhall and Best Farms. The first election of officers for the borough resulted in the following:  Burgess:  P.F. Kribbs.  Councilmen: J.I. Best, Robert Bryan, and Dr. E.W. Northrop, J.B. Painter, J.D. Wynkoop, and E.W. Crabbe.

These are six of the first laws for the bourough of Edenburg in 1876.  Back in 1876 the fines ranged from $1.00 to $25.00.  

No.8 – Riding or driving on sidewalks

Section 1. That it shall be unlawful for any person persons to ride or drive any horse or mule on the sidewalk and such person or persons so offending shall be fined  $5.00 and in default of payment of the same the burgess shall commit the said offender to the borough lockup for the space of 48 hours.

No.10 – Disorderly conduct

Section 1. That it shall be the duty of the high constable or any police officer at all times to apprehend all suspected night walkers, malefactors, vagabonds, rowdies and disorderly persons who may be found upon the street corners, alleys, sidewalks, barrooms, drinking saloons or other public places within the borough limits and bring all persons before the burgess to be examined and if such above described persons shall be convicted of any disorderly conduct calculated to disturb the peace, or being found gathered together in disorderly assemblies or standing upon sidewalks, bridges or crossings so as to interfere with travelers of footmen there, all such offenders shall be fined not less than $3.00 nor more than $20.00

Section 2.            All persons are strictly forbidden and prohibited standing, lounging, or loitering near any church or public building in the borough during the time of holding any service or meeting or in any way preventing or impeding the ingress or egress of any person in attendance the rent.

Fine – not less than $5.00 nor more than $20.00.

No.11 – Stovepipes and chimneys

Section 1.            That no stove pipe shall project from the side or end of any building nor from the roof, and flues and chimneys shall be carried up in a safe and secure manner through the building in which they may be placed, ends project not less than three feet. Chimneys must be constructed from brick or fire clay.

No. 12 –Entertainments and Amusements

Section 1.            That no person or company of persons shall exhibit within the limits of the borough any theatrical or dramatic entertainment, or shall act exhibit or perform any opera, circus riding, curiosity, trick or legerdemain or any other exhibition, entertainment, or show or amusement of whatever kind or name for which a reward is asked for and received, without a license for that purpose first had and obtained from the burgess which said license shall express for what it was granted and the time it is to continue.

Section 2.            No person shall act, exhibit, show or perform an indecent, obscene, or blasphemous play, farce, public exhibition, show or entertainment.

Section 3.            Any person violating any       provision, law or ordinance contained in either the first or second section of this ordinance shall upon conviction there of be fined not less that $10.00 nor more than $20.00.

No. 13 – Riding or driving

Section 1.            That any person who shall allow a horse, mare, gelding or mule to stand upon a street, alley or highway of the borough and leave the same without being securely fastened to a post or other hitching place, shall in case any animal runs away, pay a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $25.00 besides making good any damages.

Section2.            That it shall be unlawful for any horse, mare, gelding or mule through any streets, alleys, or highways of this borough. Fine – not less than $5.00 nor more than $20.00.

No. 15 – Animals at large

  Section 1.            That it shall be unlawful for any person owning hogs or swine within this borough to permit the same run at large in any public street, lane, or alley and all persons offending by permitting their hogs or swine to run at large as aforesaid, shall pay a fine of $1.00 for each of said animals permitted to run at large.            

 Fox. Dorothy. Knox, Pennsylvania , Past Present and Future .

            Thesis , 23 Jan. 1966 .

  Eric B. and Ashley M. interviewed Michael Brown. They asked him questions about the economy of Knox.Michael said, “The economy of Knox is in a medium between a upside and a down side, and also the people of Knox need to support the main street businesses in our town.” 

            When Stratton Homes left the community it was a short term hit to the community.  Today the town of Knox has over 100 jobs to offer to the people.  There are about 1,100 people who live in Knox.

            Michael said, “ That the KHS School has been a big part of adding to the population of Knox and is a good school.”

            Michael Brown is the Mayor of Knox for the year 2002.  The Secretary and Tax Collector of Knox is Cheryl Nebinski and the Council President is Stanly McCleary.  The six councilmen are James Curran, Richard Brown, Stanly Montana, Jon Kellogg, Fred McIlhattan Jr., and Paul Ditty.  Lydia Brown is secretary Auditors and Timmy Cochran is Auditor.  

Knox Borough Personnel .” Knox Borough Office. 03 Jan. 2002. 
Brown, Michael . Telephone interview .09 Jan. 2002.
Salser, Carl . Telephone interview . 09 Jan. 2002.
Fox. Dorothy. Knox , Pennsylvania , Past Present and Future . Thesis , 23 Jan. 1966 .