MURRYSVILLE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

MURRYSVILLE, PA

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Flooded Mononghela River Credit: daveynin

The Murrysville Historical Preservation Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1974, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Murrysville and its surrounding areas. The organization is run by a board of directors and relies on volunteers and donations to carry out its mission.

The society operates out of the historic Townsend House, which was built in 1810 and serves as a museum and headquarters for the organization. The museum features exhibits on local history, including the Murrysville area's Native American heritage, early settlements, and notable residents.

In addition to preserving local history, the Murrysville Historical Preservation Society Inc also hosts educational programs and events for the community. These include walking tours, lectures, and workshops on topics related to local history and preservation.

The society also maintains several historic sites throughout Murrysville, including the historic Old Franklin Schoolhouse and the Haymaker Farmstead, a 19th-century homestead that offers a glimpse into early pioneer life in the area.

Overall, the Murrysville Historical Preservation Society Inc plays an important role in preserving the rich history of Murrysville and educating the community about its past.

MURRYSVILLE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MURRYSVILLE PA. US MID #8404201194

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).

Flooded Mononghela River Great Allegheny Passage in Point State Park @ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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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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Marlena and solar glasses Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Eclipse: Thick layers of cloud Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Seeing the hole through eclipse Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Eclipse showdown: Through Mammoth Park Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Oh! eclipse photo on my Apple watch A friend texted me with the photo he sent to me and it was awesome to see the photo of eclipse on my Apple watch. Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Obey the rules in playground No Wax Paper or other enhancement materials Do not ride in inclement weather! Ride feet first, sitting upright, hands off sides Climb up cargo net & rock scramble, not down Slides get hot! Temperature first One person rides at a time Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
View of giant slide from the base Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
Looking down the giant slide Mammoth Park @ Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Contact MURRYSVILLE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC

MURRYSVILLE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
C/O MUNICIPALITY OF MURRYSVILLE 410
MURRYSVILLE
PA
15668

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MID # 8404201194
Name MURRYSVILLE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 251565795
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.447003, -79.669571
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 802101
US Census Block: 3009