NEMACOLIN CASTLE

BROWNSVILLE, PA

GAP 119: Tree fallen on the rail trail Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
GAP 119: Tree fallen on the rail trail Credit: daveynin

Nemacolin Castle is a historic building located in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Originally built in 1789 by Jacob Bowman, the castle was used as a trading post and tavern for travelers passing through the area. The building was later purchased by Josephine Bowell in 1850 and transformed into a Victorian-style mansion.

The castle features 22 rooms and is constructed with sandstone and brick, giving it a unique and imposing appearance. The interior of the castle is decorated with ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and antique furnishings. Visitors can take guided tours of the castle and learn about its rich history, including its use as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

In addition to the castle itself, there are several outbuildings on the property, including a carriage house, blacksmith shop, and summer kitchen. The castle is surrounded by well-manicured gardens and offers stunning views of the nearby Monongahela River.

Today, the castle is owned by the Brownsville Historical Society and serves as a popular tourist attraction. It is also available for private events and weddings. Nemacolin Castle is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and architecture.

NEMACOLIN CASTLE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BROWNSVILLE PA. US MID #8404200105

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

GAP 119: Tree fallen on the rail trail Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
White Waterfall Between Milepost 121 and 122. Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, 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
GAP Welcomes you to Davro Campground Davro Campground, Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
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NEMACOLIN CASTLE
136 FRONT ST
BROWNSVILLE
PA
15417

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NEMACOLIN CASTLE Information

MID # 8404200105
Name NEMACOLIN CASTLE
Alternate Name NEMACOLIN CASTLE
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.022262, -79.884193
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 261200
US Census Block: 2043