YOUNGWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM

YOUNGWOOD, PA

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage. Where did this mine water come from? The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall. Why is it acidic and full of iron? Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral "pyrite", made of iron and sulfur. Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams. Source: Greater Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Credit: daveynin

The Youngwood Historical Museum in Youngwood, Pennsylvania is a premier destination for learning about the history of the region. Established in 1987, it is a non-profit organization housed in the former Carnegie Library building in the downtown area.

The museum features a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits, including artifacts from the area's past, photographs, documents, and other educational displays. It also has a research library and active archives which contain records and photographs from the Youngwood area.

The museum offers tours and educational programs for visitors and school groups, such as lectures and workshops. It also hosts special events like concerts, readings, and film screenings, as well as holiday events.

The Youngwood Historical Museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. There is also a gift shop with a variety of items related to the history of the area.

The museum is an important part of the community, providing an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Youngwood area and the people who lived there. It is a great place to visit and explore the region's past.

YOUNGWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in YOUNGWOOD PA. US MID #8404200015

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

GAP: Red Waterfall in 2024 Demonstrating acid mine drainage The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage. Where did this mine water come from? The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall. Why is it acidic and full of iron? Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral "pyrite", made of iron and sulfur. Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams. Source: Greater Allegheny Passage Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
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YOUNGWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM
1 DEPOT ST
YOUNGWOOD
PA
15697

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MID # 8404200015
Name YOUNGWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 40.239681, -79.576021
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 804600
US Census Block: 2037