Loleta is a ghost town in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The town was founded in 1889, and at its peak contained 600 inhabitants, a saw mill, a shingle mill, and a broom factory.[1] A railway connected the town with Sheffield, where the products of the factories were sold.[2] After the timber supply was exhausted in 1913, the mills shut down and the town was deserted.[3] The site is now a recreational area within Allegheny National Forest.[4] Its altitude is 1,348 feet (411 m).[5]
References
- ^ "The History of Loleta | Visit PA Great Outdoors". visitpago.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Loleta Recreation Area | Allegheny Site Management | Allegheny National Forest | Bradford, PA | RV Camping, Tents, Cabins, Boat Rentals". Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "The History of Loleta | Visit PA Great Outdoors". visitpago.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ Walker, T. "Loleta Recreation Area". State Parks. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loleta, Pennsylvania
External links
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation, filed under Loleta, Elk County, PA:
- HABS No. PA-5963, "Loleta Recreation Area", 19 photos, 6 data pages, 3 photo caption pages
- HABS No. PA-5963-A, "Loleta Recreation Area, Bath House", 14 photos, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
- HABS No. PA-5963-B, "Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter", 13 photos, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
- HABS No. PA-5963-C, "Loleta Recreation Area, Office Building", 4 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
- Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation, filed under Loleta, Elk County, PA:
- HAER No. PA-279-A, "Loleta Recreation Area, Upper Dam", 6 photos, 6 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
- HAER No. PA-279-B, "Loleta Recreation Area, Lower Dam", 14 photos, 6 data pages, 3 photo caption pages
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