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Lancaster County's history is rooted in its fertile southeastern Piedmont region, historically inhabited by the Susquehanna Indians who engaged in trade with early white settlers. The area developed a prosperous and distinctive lifestyle, leveraging its advantageous location on the route connecting Philadelphia to the West. The county's historical narrative includes significant events and developments, such as the establishment of public education through the Free School Act of 1834 and the evolution of local governance and record-keeping practices since the 18th century.