Pitt Fessenden Carl, Sr. (1864-1933)
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Pitt Fessenden Carl was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania on September 15, 1864, the fourth out of seven children and the youngest of the four sons. He grew up in Greencastle, married a Greencastle girl (Emily Lantz Fletcher), and lived his whole life there. He was the third generation of Carls to live in Greencastle. He was said to be very funny and to have an excellent sense of humor. He was called "Dandy" by his grandchildren -- this nickname was given by his oldest grandchild, Emily Elizabeth Carl. He died on June 11, 1933 at the age of 64, and is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Greencastle.
In 1886, Pitt opened Carl’s Book Store, a book and stationery store, at 8 Center Square. He was an expert telegrapher and managed Greencastle’s Western Union office for 30 years. Pitt was the manager of Greencastle Water Works for the first 15 years of its operation and served several years as the manager of the Cumberland Valley Railroad’s real estate department. He was instrumental in the formation of Greencastle’s “modern” water system and Old Home Week.
In 1886, Pitt opened Carl’s Book Store, a book and stationery store, at 8 Center Square. He was an expert telegrapher and managed Greencastle’s Western Union office for 30 years. Pitt was the manager of Greencastle Water Works for the first 15 years of its operation and served several years as the manager of the Cumberland Valley Railroad’s real estate department. He was instrumental in the formation of Greencastle’s “modern” water system and Old Home Week.