Pennsylvania Coal Region History

WebSites on this WebRing are all about the history of the anthracite coal region of northeast Pennsylvania. This includes the history of the Molly Maguires, Irish and Welsh relations, and the living and working conditions for miners from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. Sites about industries related to coal, such as railroads in the region, are also included.

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WIGGANS

This Schuylkill County historical site focuses on the O'Donnell House Massacre which occurred on December 10th, 1875 in the small village of Wiggans Patch, outside Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. Sometimes the pages of history are one sided. It is a page in the infamous Mollie Maguire saga that must be read.

Lackawanna Cutoff

Original purpose of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad was to bring Scranton to the world. In the process, it became a major trunkline. Half-century after Eisenhower, Congress and Interstate 80 consigned the Lackawanna Cutoff to oblivion, area citizens want to revive it for passenger service to ease highway congestion.

The Mighty O&W, A 1950's perspective of the Ontario &

All about the New York, Ontario & Western Railroad. Some pieces of this railroad that was lost in 1957 are still used by other lines.

CONRAIL: Where it came from, Where it went

Conrail was a huge railroad. It covered New England to St Louis, Great Lakes, coal mining territory. What companies made it to Conrail and what didn't? Not just the big companies like Penn Central, but little ones like Niagara Junction, Buffalo Creek.

Colloquialisms of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Classifies Northeastern Pennsylvania sayings and phrases as Mining terms, Anglo-Slovonic phrases, and also lists phrases thought to be unique to Northeastern PA, but actually used nationally.

StahlArt: industrial history and architecture

StahlArt deals with industrial history and architecture and contains a large section on anthracite mining in the Schuylkill area (Now with English version!).

Early postcard views of the golden era of coal

This homepage shows more than 90 NE Pennsylvania collieries with help of early 1900�s postcard views. Let you invite to a historically trip through the golden age of the coal mining industry in NE Pennsylvania, Germany and South Wales. Languages: German and English.

The Minersville Area Miners Memorial

A site featuring a memorial to the anthracite coal miner located outside Minersville, PA

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society

Welcome to the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society Web Site! We invite you to visit our site which is devoted to the rich history of Shenandoah and its surrounding patches. One of the missions of our Society is to disseminate knowledge of the history and heritage of our area. We hope that this site will be a beginning for that process.

The Breaker Boys

The hard coal region of east-central Pennsylvania is the home of the "Breaker Boys", three individuals dedicated to preserving the culture, customs, and heritage of the anthracite coal miner