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Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania 18072
Cornish Cousins Event: The Cornish American Heritage Society traditionally holds a Gathering of Cornish Cousins biennially. For 1999 they have selected the Slate Belt region of Pennsylvania . The event took place in Pen Argyl on July 29 - August 2, 1999.History of Pen Argyl: Pen Argyl Past and Present: A complete history of Pen Argyl from its founding date through the 1900's.
Pen Argyl Park and It's Carousel: This is a complete history of the famous park carousel accompanied with background information concerning the formation of "Weona" Park. Each wood structure that is part of the carousel was carved by hand.
The Keller Massacre: The tragedy which fell upon a local family during the French and Indian war.
Maryella Correll: The views of a lifelong resident of Pen Argyl.
Foods Unique to the Slate Belt Area: The pasty and the saffron cake were brought to this region by the early settlers of Pen Argyl and surrounding areas.
Information concerning the Slate Industry in Pen Argyl:
The Slate Industry: A very interesting document containing yet more history concerning the slate industry.Slate Shanties: Taken from the archives at Easton Library. Article was written for the Easton Daily Express.
Leo Godskalk: An Interview. A tale of quarry life told by someone who lived it.
Michael Curcio: An Interview.
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