Eddy Lick Splash Dam (Centre County)

 

Eddy Lick Splash Dam still clings to the present day
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     Pennsylvania’s lumber heritage is a fascinating era to research and explore. No matter where you may live within Penn's Woods, there's probably a logging connection somewhere to be found. Many remnants of this era remain to tell this story. One of which lies hidden along Eddy Lick Run in the wilds of Sproul State Forest. 

Cottage Hill/Highland Street Tunnel (Clearfield County)

Highland Street Tunnel
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     Cottage Hill Tunnel, also known as the Highland Street Tunnel, is a remnant of one of this region’s most interesting railroads, the Buffalo & Susquehanna (B&S). What began as diminutive 10 mile logging railroad grew exponentially into an industrial giant of more than 400 miles. Today, little remains of this vast railroad empire. However, the tunnel and other scattered remnants continue to tell its fascinating story.

Jacksonville Lime Kiln (Centre County)

 

The Jacksonville Lime Kiln in 2018
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Though almost unrecognizable now, this lime kiln along Walnut Street in Marion Township was once typical of those used throughout rural Pennsylvania during the late 18th to early 20th Centuries. While sadly in poor condition, the kiln still provides a glimpse into the region’s agricultural past.