McAdams, Pennsylvania

McAdams (also known as Montour No. 9) is an unincorporated community in Robinson Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] McAdams is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 980 and North Branch Road 2.2 miles (3.5 km) west-northwest of McDonald.[2] The community is a coal town which was the site of the Pittsburgh Coal Company's Montour No. 9 mine, which closed in 1954. The Montour Trail passes through the community, as did a branch of the Montour Railroad during the mine's operation.[3]

McAdams, Pennsylvania
Unincorporated community
McAdams, Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°23′10″N 80°16′04″W
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWashington
Elevation
1,106 ft (337 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)724
GNIS feature ID1198230[1]

References

  1. "McAdams". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Washington County, Pennsylvania General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
  3. Ciminel, Bob (November–December 2010). "Montour No. 9 Mine, McAdams, PA" (PDF). Montour Trail-Letter. Montour Trail Council. 21 (6). Retrieved November 1, 2012.


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