Arcadia Established Along Cush Creek in Indiana County
A model mining town named Arcadia is planned in Montgomery Township Indiana County Pa on Cush Creek. It lies on the creek’s south bank four miles west of Glen Campbell seven miles from Burnside fourteen miles from Mahaffey twenty-four miles from Patton forty-two miles from Clearfield twenty-two miles from Punxsutawney and twenty-five miles from Indiana.
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Montgomery Township
Indiana County
Cush Creek
Arcadia
Glen Campbell
Burnside
Mahaffey
Patton
Clearfield
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Coal Location to Host Three Mining Operations
The site sits in a ten thousand acre area with premier coal. Three operations are being installed and will use electric and compressed air plants. Employment will reach 1,000 for start up with more workers needed as mines reach full capacity.
Arcadia Aims to Grow as Manufacturing Town
The article touts Arcadia’s favorable resources including abundant water and fuel, nearby virgin timber forests, and diverse mines and quarries such as roofing slate and fire clay. It highlights the Cush Creek Valley and the Moshannon coal area as advantages, noting the town’s pastoral setting and potential for industry and residence.
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Arcadia
Cush Creek
Town Restrictions on Lot Purchases and Improvements
Restrictions cap the fire limit for town building while buyers must improve lots with buildings on stone foundations. Purchasers receive perfect titles with coal and mineral reservations. Prices vary by location and size with part cash and balance via contract, interest from contract date, full cash allowed with discount. aim to curb speculation and encourage timely development.
New Road Opens Linking Arcadia to Cush Creek Route
A new township road will open to provide water grade travel along Cush Creek connecting Arcadia with Glen Campbell and other towns in Indiana county. A right angle road will be extended serving Jefferson county, improving regional accessibility and commute options.
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Cush Creek
Arcadia
Glen Campbell
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Arcadia Land Company Promises Growth With Rail Extension
Transportation facilities will attract a population of at least 2000, with housing and business needs for residents and coal trade. New York Central Railroad extends toward Arcadia, and lots will go on sale Monday August 6, 1900. For information contact Arcadia Land Company.
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Clearfield & Indiana Coal Operations
New York Central Railroad
Arcadia
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