The origin of the name Dyberry is lost to history. One theory: a settler named Dyberry was the first man to die in the township. Second theory: the man’s name was Dye and he grew distinctive strawberries. The township was established in September 1803 and Bethany, then the county seat, became a separate borough in 1821. In 1816, a group of German immigrants started the first glass factory in Wayne County, making window glass. A post office was established in Dyberry Village in 1854, with Ephraim Kimble, son of a Dyberry pioneer, appointed postmaster. Ephraim Kimble held the post until his death in 1880, when he was succeeded by his son, Asa K. Kimble (pictured). Post offices were also established in the Haines area and at Tanners Falls. Construction of Jadwin Dam (named for Gen. Edgar Jadwin) was completed in 1959, in a successful attempt to prevent the disastrous flooding experienced in 1942 and 1855.

From the collection of the Wayne County Historical Society 810 Main St., Honesdale, PA. The museum and research library are open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., January through mid-April.