Ohiopyle - Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
N 39° 52.201 W 079° 29.561
17S E 628910 N 4414418
This is one of several markers located at the old train station of Ohiopyle State Park, located at 7 Sheridan Street in Ohiopyle Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WMWWDD
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2017
Views: 1
"Conditions seemed right, the combination of
tumbling water and pristine forests led to the
the creation of "Falls City" in 1868. Water power ran the
saw and grist mills as well as the factories that tanned
hides, made spokes for wagons, pulp for paper
barrels and chairs. Later Falls City became
Ohiopyle in 1891, the Youghiogheny River drove
turbines that supplied citizens with electricity
When the railroad first came to town in 1871,
it connected local industries to markets, But Soon,
passenger trains from Cumberland and Pittsburgh
brought thousands of tourists to see the falls.
The Ferncliff Hotel, Ohiopyle House, and Rainer Park
offered forest trails, music and dancing, bowling, and
even a carousel.
As you walk thorough the streets of Ohiopyle, look for some
of the town's older buildings and think about how
they have changed."
Group that erected the marker: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
7 Sheridan Street
Ohiopyle, PA USA
15470
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