The Story of Wilsonville, The Town Under the Lake

[@templesleeper27]

Also grew up on the lake hearing stories of the church steeple that was said to be visible from the surface at one point. The water was definitely clearer back then when I was swimming around but I never saw it with my own eyes. Story goes you could hear the bell ringing on particularly calm and quiet nights ha. Very grateful for this video, it was cool to see the old photos. I miss the lake region a lot

[@WallyLife]

I have heard people locally talking about the steeple above the water and rumors of hearing the bell ring. I would love to interview someone that actually saw it. Today the water is murky and visibility is limited to a few feet underwater.

[@pinballscott1]

Back in 1971 I was walking around fishing the lake from the shore and docks and some man walked up and started talking to me. He told me he was there when the lake was being filled after the dam was built. He said how clear the water was and there was a lot of stuff floating on the water like tree branches etc. I heard there was a church that wasn't torn down before the lake was being filled. You could see the steeple through the water. I wish I could go back in time and ask the nice old guy more questions. The nice guy didn't kick me off of his dock.

[@WallyLife]

I heard the same thing, that there was a church standing when the lake was filled as well as a bridge underwater still intact. Some of the guys on the local dive teams probably know more about what is still down there.

[@brebreezy3543]

I have also heard the same ☺️ also heard random things surfaced for quite some time afterwards.. not sure how true that is but definitely interesting to think about 💭

[@Dr.J.Garlock]

I love this (and all the historical videos you’ve made)! I grew up in Paupack, on Rt. 507 until I settled in the Portland, Maine area in the late 90’s, but I’ll always consider Lake Wallenpaupack to be “home”. I’m so thankful for videos like this one, which instantly bring me back to some of the best times of my life! Thank you for all your great videos and PLEASE keep up the great work!

[@WallyLife]

Thank you so much for your comment! We appreciate the feedback and the ability to keep you in touch with "home".

[@randyorso7791]

This is a wonderful video on the watery Wilsonville and the Wallenpaupack region, thank you for making it and sharing it in a very accessible way to the community and tourists alike. I am very grateful to you all.

[@WallyLife]

Randy, Thank you for you feedback! It makes all of the time and effort we put into the show worth it, when we receive positive comments. We produce the show because we love the area and for no other reason. Stay tuned, we have some interesting segments on the drawing board!

[@christophercurry7410]

Thanks Peter

[@bethmurray9655]

Thank you. Awesome.

[@sunshine18102]

I used to go camping here when I was a little girl.My dad told me about the town under the lake.He used to drive my brother's speed boat.

[@WallyLife]

Very cool. What did he tell you about the town under the lake?

[@sunshine18102]

He just said that there was a town under the lake and nothing more.

[@godwhomismike]

This is absolutely amazing and interesting. There is so much history in our area. I am happy to see it being preserved.

[@WallyLife]

Thank you! Stay tuned, there is more on the way!

[@RichardFRAZIER-g6n]

We love the area! Would visit the Cove Haven Pocono Resort. Heard the story about a church at bottom of the lake and you could see the steeple through the water. Beautiful area!

[@WallyLife]

Cove Have is a fun resort! The entire area offers a lot of great experiences.

[@samgarofalo2461]

Our Atlantis

[@cathyd6118]

Wow, so interesting, but almost sad too...

[@WallyLife]

It is important to preserve our cultural history and heritage for future generations.

[@lauraweiss29]

The map of the area before it was flooded is fascinating. Do you have a link to where I can see the full map?

[@WallyLife]

Laura, at which point in the video (time)? I may have a full map that I can post.

[@agi238]

Interesting video. Just curious what's the name of the musical piece used at the beginning?

[@WallyLife]

I'll see if I can find the piece of music we used at the beginning.

[@BD1JR]

Is there a map showing where the foundation are located on the lake

[@WallyLife]

There was some side scan sonar that showed some of the existing foundations and the remains of a bridge. In our research, we didn't find a map showing the town layout or buildings.

[@johnm2617]

I have the GPS coordinates to all but 3 foundations! Think I got 12 or 13 of them ! And the roads ! Good for tournaments! Stone and wood foundations are down their !

[@shootshop745]

Bro my moms phone is now at that village

[@mamanova66]

Love watching the videos, however, you need to lower the volume of the music. It is very distracting and makes it very hard to hear the narration. Music shouldnt be overpowering as it is in many of these videos.

[@WallyLife]

Thank you so much for the feedback, we are constantly working to improve the show and your comment is very helpful.

[@cameroncraig9269]

Enjoy the video Jesse

[@rig0rmort1s]

Why don't we look into getting (some//a) scuba diver(s) down to the bottom of the lake with documenting equipment?

[@WallyLife]

Visibility is not real great. Our local rescue dive teams have been diving the area for a while.

[@dylansweeney2140]

The Taft on dive team have been down there before and confirmed that there is a town

[@2gethercb907]

I came here from a netflix show that about a serial killer.. but wow

[@WallyLife]

Thank you for your comment!

[@jocelyngardner5711]

Aborigines lands it’s so sad 😞