In 1674, before there was a Lonaconing, the Iroquois Indians subjugated the Susquehannocks, the Delawares and their allies, the Shawnees, and several smaller Algonquin groups in the region. Artifacts found in “Indian Hollow,” a depression in Dan’s Mountain between Pekin and Lonaconing on the east side of George’s Creek, indicate that there may have been a Shawnee settlement in that area—a significant number of arrowheads, tomahawks, and similar items have been found there.

Lonaconing now is a community consisting mostly of retirees. The town has always been a friendly, happy place, where a warm welcome and a helping hand in time of need are ever present. It holds a unique place in the hearts of its people, whether they still live there or have gone to far away places. To them, Lonaconing will always be “home.” Their loyalty attests to the solidity upon which Lonaconing was built and still stands.