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Log buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania (12 P) Pages in category "Log buildings and structures in Pennsylvania" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
717, 223. FIPS code. 42-81824. Website. Waynesboro. Waynesboro ( / ˈweɪnzbʌroʊ /) is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the southern border of the state, Waynesboro is in the Cumberland Valley between Hagerstown, Maryland, and Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It is part of Chambersburg, PA Micropolitan ...
U.S. Route 30 US 30 highlighted in red Route information Maintained by PennDOT, DRPA Length 333 mi (536 km) Existed 1926 (1924 as PA 1; 1913 as Lincoln Highway)–present Tourist routes Exton Bypass Scenic Byway Major junctions West end US 30 at West Virginia border near Chester, WV Major intersections I-376 / US 22 from Robinson Township to Wilkinsburg I-79 near Pittsburgh I-76 Toll / Penna ...
After the founding of Pennsylvania in 1682, Philadelphia became the region's main port for the import of slaves. Throughout the colony and state's history, most slaves lived in or near that city. Although most slaves were brought into the colony in small groups, in December 1684, the slave ship Isabella unloaded a cargo of 150 slaves from Africa.
Ukrainian-American culture in Pennsylvania. This category includes articles related to the culture and history of Ukrainian Americans in Pennsylvania . Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ukrainian diaspora in Pennsylvania.
This list of cities, towns, unincorporated communities, counties, and other recognized places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania also includes information on the number and names of counties in which the place lies, and its lower and upper zip code bounds, if applicable.
Houtzdale, Pennsylvania. State Correctional Institution – Mahanoy. Frackville, Pennsylvania. State Correctional Institution – Rockview. Benner Township, Pennsylvania. Begun in 1912 and opened in 1915 was originally planned to replace Eastern and Western Penitentiaries. State Correctional Institution – Somerset.
19th century. In 1810, 350 tons of anthracite was mined in Pennsylvania. The use of anthracite coal was restricted due to the difficulties in transporting it efficiently, and the industry was still small and undeveloped. [14] The War of 1812 against Great Britain increased the usage of anthracite coal.