Slate Industry
Robert M. Jones of Wales, who came here in 1848 as an immigrant, began the slate quarrying industry. The region became a major world center for slate. From here came slate for roofs and old-time school slates and pencils.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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