Near Wellsboro in Tioga County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blossburg Coal
Photographed By PaulwC3, May 31, 2014
1. Blossburg Coal Marker
From 1840-90, "Bloss" coal from the mines of the nearby region was widely known and used as smithing and steam coal. Tioga in those years was a leading county in bituminous coal production in the U.S.
Erected 1987 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 41° 38.401′ N, 77° 18.083′ W. Marker was near Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, in Tioga County. Marker was at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 287 and Pennsylvania Road 3009, on the right when traveling north on State Route 287. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wellsboro PA 16901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Welcome to Lake Nessmuk (approx. 6.1 miles away); Habitat Improvement at the Lake (approx. 6.1 miles away); Wellsboro Area Millstone (approx. 7.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Speaking Stones
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker shown.
Also see . . . About Blossburg. Town website entry (Submitted on February 11, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By PaulwC3, May 31, 2014
2. Wide view of the Blossburg Coal Marker
![Wide view of the Blossburg Coal [June 2011 Missing] Marker image. Click for full size.](Photos1/156/Photo156594.jpg?6142014114900PM "Wide view of the Blossburg Coal [June 2011 Missing] Marker. Click for full size.")
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011
3. Wide view of the Blossburg Coal [June 2011 Missing] Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 4, 2011
4. While the marker was missing: A Down for Maintenance tag
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
