Our History :

Loretto was founded in 1812 and originally called Glen Rock. In 1871 the name was changed to Loretto. The first settlers were primarily Catholic of German descent.

Farming was the main source of income with sawmills, gristmills and wagon makers adding to the overall economic outlook of the community until the coming of the railroad in 1886. The transporting of lumber by rail became a big business and it was not unusual to hear the whistle of eight to ten sawmills as morning work began.