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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25NZ_pleasantville-school_Pleasantville-PA.html
This bell is all that remains of the school house, that once stood on these grounds. Purchased by the Pleasantville Borough at a cost of $1,500.00. The two story structure with bell tower, measuring 38 ft. x 40 ft. was built by Thomas S. Holsinger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185F_john-franklin-carll_Pleasantville-PA.html
Pioneer petroleum geologist and engineer, Carll originated many standard oil industry practices, including accurate drilling records, correlating and mapping sub-surface reservoir rocks, and explaining the increased productivity resulting from res…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185E_first-oil-pipeline_Pleasantville-PA.html
Constructed in the fall of 1865. Following a straight course about 5 miles in length, it transported oil by pumps from Pithole to a railhead at Miller Farm, thus revolutionizing the transportation of petroleum. Dug up when Pithole wells were pumpe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185C_pithole-city_Pleasantville-PA.html
Site of oil-boom town of 15,000. Established in 1865, a ghost town by 1868. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185B_pithole_Pleasantville-PA.html
Created in 1865 by the discovery of oil. Within a few months it was a boom town of 15,000 with banks, churches, hotels, newspaper, post office, water system, and railroad. Oil wells began to go dry in less than a year, and in time only excavations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM185A_pithole_Pleasantville-PA.html
Created in 1865 by the discovery of oil. Within a few months it was a boom town of 15,000 with banks, churches, hotels, newspaper, post office, water system, and railroad. Oil wells began to go dry in less than a year, and in time only excavations…