Who was Colonel John Mead—the so-called “gentleman bum” of the Susquehanna River hills? In this episode of Uncharted Lancaster, we explore the remarkable life of a well-spoken, well-read hermit who spent decades living in caves and rock shelters along the riverbanks of southern Lancaster County. Known for his courtesy, intellect, and mysterious past, Mead welcomed railroad workers, vacationers, and curious travelers into his rocky home at House Rock, becoming an unlikely local celebrity at the t
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Who was Colonel John Mead—the so-called “gentleman bum” of the Susquehanna River hills? In this episode of Uncharted Lancaster, we explore the remarkable life of a well-spoken, well-read hermit who spent decades living in caves and rock shelters along the riverbanks of southern Lancaster County. Known for his courtesy, intellect, and mysterious past, Mead welcomed railroad workers, vacationers, and curious travelers into his rocky home at House Rock, becoming an unlikely local celebrity at the t
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