Description
1929 $20 National Bank Note – Littlestown, Pennsylvania
The Littlestown National Bank of Littlestown, PA • Charter #713 Type 2 • Serial A001945 • Very Fine+
A scarce and desirable Type 2 $20 national from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, offered here in a pleasing Very Fine TO Extra fine grade with no distractions. The note shows honest, even circulation, strong paper integrity, and well‑centered margins, giving it excellent eye appeal for the issue.
Only 67 small‑size notes are recorded for this charter, with just three large‑size examples known. Littlestown nationals are seldom encountered and remain highly sought after by Adams County specialists and Pennsylvania collectors alike.
Historical Background
Founded in 1760 by Peter Klein, the town was originally named Petersburg. German settlers referred to it as Kleine Stedtle (“little town”). To avoid confusion with another nearby Petersburg (now York Springs), the community adopted the English translation Littlestown in 1795. Today, with a population just under 5,000, Littlestown remains a quiet, historic Pennsylvania community whose national bank notes appear only sparingly on the market.
A strong, problem‑free mid‑grade example from a genuinely scarce Adams County issuer — an excellent addition to any Pennsylvania or small‑town national collection.