Near Springs in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Industry On Negro Mountain

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

1. Industry On Negro Mountain Marker

Inscription. Logging on a large scale began in 1879. The following firms have cut timber on Negro Mountain: Pinkerton; Markleton; J. R. Droney; McSpadden; Cook & Sechler; Cook & Duncan; Maust; Whites Creek and Muncy Lumber Cos. The last to shut down and leave the mountain was the Muncy, in 1923. A number of logging and mining railroads crisscrossed the slopes. Deposits of coal and limestone were found shortly before 1800. A gristmill operated on Tub Mill Run from 1872 until 1940. A brick and tile industry was born when suitable clay was discovered on the mountain.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 39° 47.157′ N, 79° 10.597′ W. Marker is near Springs, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is on S. Wolf Rock Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury PA 15558, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tar Kiln (here, next to this marker); The Wild Child (here, next to this marker); Baughman Rocks (here, next to this marker); John Nelson Davis (here, next to this marker); Mount Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); You are now standing more than fifty feet above the Highest Point

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Baughman Rocks (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springs.

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

2. Industry On Negro Mountain Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

3. Industry On Negro Mountain Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

4. Industry On Negro Mountain Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, October 18, 2019

5. Industry On Negro Mountain Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.