Our Intent is to preserve the vanishing history and heritage of the coal mines, colliers, and breakers that were located in Old Forge Pennsylvania for future generations, and  to gather all the  information into one location

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All Web Site Information provided by Old Forge Coal Mine Inc.

Carl Orechovsky Sibley, Old Forge

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Looking for the history of Duryea Pa.??? go to www.duryeapa.com

 

Visit a real coal mine.

Take a trip underground at the #9 Coal Mine, Lansford, Pa.     # 9 COAL MINE TOUR  

 

First miner to die in Old Forge: James Reese Feb. 15, 1872, Pyne shaft.

First mine disaster in Old Forge Sept. 28, 1897. 5 miners killed at the Dunn mine, Rendham, Jermyn Coal Co.  Bad air from a fire in the mine.  

 

Take a trip underground at the Lackawanna Coal Mine at McDade Park, Scranton.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

Pa. Anthracite Heritage Museum McDade Park

STEAMTOWN USA HISTORY OF RAILROADING SCRANTON PA.

Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine AND TRAIN RIDE, ASHLAND, PA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the Coal Mine History of Old Forge Pa.

 
 

Dedicated to all the men and boys who gave their lives mining coal in Old Forge Pennsylvania.

 

 

Sparrowville Mine Clean Up: Thanks to all that came out and fought with Mother Nature. Especially Northeastern Tree Service for their wood chipper, Northeast Hydraulics for running the chipper, and the Old Forge Fire Dept for their " chain saw classes".  Between the heavy rain and hail we were still able to accomplish more than half our goal for the day! Thank You!!

They are now a part of Old Forge Coal Mining history.

 

MASTER LIST of  MINERS KILLED by LAST NAME in OLD FORGE

MASTER LIST of MINERS KILLED by YEAR in OLD FORGE

Last list up date : December 27, 2008. A new column has been added between name and date. The Two letter designation is for the mine or colliery the miner died at.

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IN MEMORY of a COAL MINER

The following Northern Coal Field Anthracite miners rode their last trip of cars underground.

Joseph Vierchinski, 1924-2008  August 25, 2008. Joe lived in Harding, and was formally from the Austin Heights section of Old Forge.

Edward Murzenski, 1910-2008, September 25, Duryea.

Clarence Eugene Hughes Sr., 1928-2008, October 20,  Moosic.

Elwood Menta, 1911 - 2008, November 5,  Plains.

Edward Wasko Sr. 1923 - 2008, December 4, Exeter.

Leonard Caviston, 1914 - 2009, January 9,  Carbondale.

Frank Juhncrea, January 5, 2009, Archbald.

James E. Corrigan, 1938 - 2009, January 6, Carbondale

Robert J Zinoczkowski, 1939, - 2009, January, Nanticoke.

Walter Kmiec, 1915 - 2009, January 12, Avoca.

Anthony A. Remas, 1917 - 2009, January 9, Pittston.

Quinto " Piletto" Castellani, 1920-2009, January 30, Jessup.

Nicholas Aquilina, 1913-2009, February 1. Pittston.

William W. Casterline Jr. 1927-2009, February 7, Kingston.

Charles E.Kocher, 1937-2009, December 6, Plymouth, Surface Miner.

John Wypa, 2009, February 3, Hanover Township.

John Oshirak, 1914-2009, March 15, West Nanticoke

John A. Gallick, 2009, March 15, Nanticoke.

Lloyd C. Swoyer, 1920-2009, March 19, Peckville.

John J. Harenza, 1911-2009, March 20. Nanticoke.

Clarence Lee, 1920-2009, March 26, Nanticoke.

Frank M. Nesgoda, 1918-2009, March 27, Dupont.

Harry J. Wasilko, 1927-2009, March 29, Scranton.

Andrew J. Drust, 1920-2009, March 30, Wilkes Barre.

Charles J. Abent, 1926-2009, April 2, Avoca.

Dominick A. Dente, 1928-2009, April 13, Exeter.

Chester Yaniga, 1927-2009, April 13, Newport Twp.

Thomas A. Klukososki Sr. 1915-2009, April 16, Wanamie.

George L. (Abner) Rutkoski, 1929-2009, April 23, Sugar Notch.

Fuller (Junior) Castner, 1924-2009, April 27, Larksville.

Henry (Zolnierowicz) Zolner, 2009, May 2, Larksville.

Richard D. Burrier Sr. 1916-2009, May 15, Nanticoke.

Donald George Wheeler Sr. 1921-2009, May 17, Mountain Top.

George R. McAllister, 1934-2009, May 21, Carbondale.

John R. Williams, 1915-2009, May 24, Old Forge.

Walter Mishanski, 1928-2009, May 29, Wilkes Barre.

Stanley J Jerominski, 1920-2009, June 3, Wilkes Barre.

John L Vengien, 1919-2009, June 9, Plymouth.

Michael P Gillette, 1916-2009, June 10, Carbondale.

Michael J. Salvo, 1916-2009, June 25, West Pittston.

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LACKAWANNA IRON & STEEL ORE MINE EXPEDITION, SCRANTON, PA.      OCTOBER 2008.

THE FOLLOWING LARGE FILES MAY TAKE TIME TO LOAD.

 IRON ORE MINES FIRST TRIP REPORT

 IRON ORE MINES 2nd TRIP REPORT

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 Hay!!!  Looka What's New!!!

******** NOTICE FOR ALL RESEARCHERS:

Click on the "ANTHRACITE ARCHIVES" page, for a listing of U.S. Bureau of Mines Bulletins, Pa. Mine Inspector Reports, and other old mining documents. This is now the "Anthracite Coal Field Archives". Please review the postings and send us your feedback on this project.

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Hayna or No, dontcha!!!!!!!!!

We are now an IRS 501 (c) (3) TAX EXEMPT organization, incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a non-profit corporation. Donation's to help fund the web site can be made out to "Old Forge Coal Mine".     Mail to:                          Old Forge Coal Mine, 1214 Lori Lane, Old Forge, Pa. 18518

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 Coal Miners Heritage Festival

At the #9 Coal Mine and Museum, Lansford Pa. Sunday July 12, 2009 from 10AM to 5PM. Click on the link for more information.

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Danville Iron Heritage Festival

Danville Pa. Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26. Click on the link for more information.

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     Our next meeting will be October 6, 2009 , at the Eagle McClure Hose Co Hall, 375 Milwaukee Ave, Old Forge,        at 7 PM.

New member, Michael Lettieri, Old Forge.

The meeting is open and the public is invited to attend and learn about the history of coal mining , Join us as a member and be a part of history!!!!

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Who we are: We are a group of researchers dedicated to the preservation of Coal Mining history and the preservation of our heritage for future generations. We are a non profit IRS 501 c 3 and Pa. State non profit corporation. We rely on donations and grants for office supplies and funds to conduct research.

What we do: Research and post the history of coal mining in Old Forge, search for the names of miners killed in the mines of Old Forge, educate our new generation about their heritage. We are host to the Anthracite Archives, a on line repository for all the Anthracite coal mining information we can research.

What is in our future: Research and create additional pages for the industries, churches, government, and schools of Old Forge.

How you can help: Send a donation. Checks can be made to Old Forge Coal Mine, mail to: Old Forge Coal Mine, 1214 Lori Lane, Old Forge, Pa. 18518.

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LAST UPDATE  June 27, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please feel free to contact us. We are a not for profit web site,  looking for any and all donations Including pictures, letters, anything historical for our web page. Thank you.

If you have anything to add, or see something that needs to be corrected, or want to contact us, use the following address: Info@oldforgecoalmine.com

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NAMES OF THE COAL VEINS THAT WERE WORKED UNDER OLD FORGE:

MARCY,  CLARK,  BOTTOM CLARK,  NIGGER, TOP RED ASH, MIDDLE RED ASH, BOTTOM RED ASH, 5 FOOT ,  DUNMORE 1&2&3, SURFACE, BIG, MONKEY, CARBON HILL, PITTSTON, CHECKER,  NEW COUNTY, AND POWDER MILL VEINS.

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List of FORGOTTEN COAL CO NAMES that operated in Old Forge

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Index to list of Miners Killed:

O1-Old Forge 1, O2-Old Forge 2, J1-Jermyn 1 & Dunn, J2 Jermyn Mudtown, JE-all Jermyn combined, LA-Lawrence, WA-William A., AU-Austin, SB-Sibley, PY-Pyne, RU-Russell, CO-Corey, MO-Morgan, CH-Carbon Hill.

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We are always looking for any information regarding the coal mines in the Old Forge area. Please contact us. info@oldforgecoalmine.com

 

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Our thanks to Harald and Caroline DeStefano of DeStefano Computer, Glen Lion, Pa.  for help in creating this web site. Please visit them at: destefanocomputer.net

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OLD FORGE COAL MINE HEARD ROUND THE WORLD

Carl Orechovsky traveled to Binghamton University N.Y. as a guest host on the local radio station WRHW 90.5 FM Wednesday to talk about the Coal Mines and Old Forge history. WRHW is on the internet world wide with a diverse ethnic format.

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From the report: Bureau of Mines, Bulletin 517, Barrier Pillars in the Lackawanna Basin of the Northern Coal Field. 1952

Pillars: 93

Mines Affected: 48

Total Length: 89 Miles

Underground Pools: 21

Gal. Water Held: 10 Billion

Estimated Water pumped to surface between 1944-1948:

44 Billion Gallons.

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 NOTICE!!!

ANTHRACITE MINERS HISTORICAL GROUPS MILITARY  AND RE-ENACTORS  TO MARCH:

LOOK HERE FOR A FUTURE LINK TO MARCH  AS A GROUP IN THE 2010 SCRANTON IRISH PARADE,  TO RE- ENACT THE HISTORIC ANTHRACITE MINERS STRIKE of 1902.

"THIS  IS  NOT"  A UMWA, UNION  OR  ANY KIND of  a POLITICAL EVENT!!

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