FtPittCoal.com a Coal Mining History of Monongahela – is a Local Treasure!

Finding information about Monongahela area history can be challenging so it is exciting to find a new website and read stories about local history. So here is a website that I enjoy and that I should have brought to your attention earlier: FortPittCoal.com, The Forgotten Coal Mines of Monongahela, PA.

What I appreciate about the articles on the site is that they are grounded in reliable sources. They do not rely on conjecture, hearsay, or unreliable memories, which can often lead to inaccuracies. Instead, each section includes maps, photos, and newspaper articles related to each mine.

Some of my favorite photos on the site are: the main entrance to the Catsburg Mine, images of trolleys on East Main Street and a photo of the old paper mill beneath what is now the Monongahela Bridge. This website is genuinely fascinating. It stands out as one of the best resources I know for history related to the Monongahela area.

So please leave a comment below or on the Lost Monongahela Facebook page. I’d like to know (1) Have you seen FortPittCoal.com before? (2) What did you discover by browsing through it? I’d love to get together with the owner someday and ask a few questions about the history of coal mining in our area.