the Island, site of summer picnics, & High Stakes Pigeon Shoots

[jeff of pa]

Coal Castle

possible site of the Island according to property owner of the house above. he didn't narrow it down to exact location.
but most likely south of the west branch

 

[GoDeep]

These are my favorite type of articles you post, i'll bet there's some good finds waiting there!

 

[jeff of pa]

I agree. Last time I talked to the Guy up front, He clamed to Own the Land & Said No in a round about way if I remember right. like he was afraid to say yes. He was very Friendly & Talkative but ,
it may take someone close to him or his Family.
This was about 10 Years ago.

there was also an Empty Abandoned house on the other end of the homes I couldn't get a go ahead on that either.
He said his Son in the end house mows it. I see it is Gone Now

This book has Many interesting tales of the events at the Island

 

[GoDeep]

Was there a rail line near there too Jeff? In the very top picture at the very top is that a rail car i'm seeing or is it a structure of some sort?

 

[jeff of pa]

yes there were rail lines all through that valley

 

[GoDeep]

yes there were rail lines all through that valley

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Even better! Imagine all those travelers getting off at the train stop there and wandering down to the waters edge while they wait for their wagon or model T to arrive to pick them up!