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Coal Camp USA is a web site dedicated to coal mining.  If you have coal in your bloodline you will enjoy this site.  The Connellsville Field is featured, along with some great photos of the area.  The photo to the left shows some of the Lemont patch homes.

Click here to see all the Lemont pictures.

 

The Coal and Coke Heritage Center

The Coal and Coke Heritage Center is back online after being out of service for a while.  Sponsored by Penn State Fayette Campus, this site is dedicated to preserving the history of the Connellsville Coke Region. (Photo used with permission).

(note: sometimes this site is down for maintenance and not available)

 

Historical Marker Dedicated To Local Miners

A historical marker honoring those who worked long hours underground, mining coal, was dedicated during a ceremony at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus.

Click here for details