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Just for Fun:  Trivia and Puzzles

Trivia Answers

1.  When was Dunbar incorporated?

a.  1873

b.  1883

c.  1887

d.  1889

2.  What was the name of the first furnace in Dunbar operated by Isaac Meason?

a.  National

b.  Alliance

c.  Union

d.  Etna

3.  What were "Bear Wallow" and "Elk Rock"?

a.  Coal beds

b.  Ore mines

c.  Slag dumps

4.  What did Bliss and Marshall make?

a.  Bricks

b.  Coke

c.  Ice

d.  Lumber

5.  What was the name of the shortline railroad owned by Dunbar Furnace?

a.  P&LE

b.  B&O

c.  NH&D

d.  PA RR

Match the Person to their Profession - Answers

A.  Daniel Chisholm, Sr

B.  John Mahaney

C.  W. J. Hamilton

D.  Daniel Harper

E.  E. C. Pechin

F.  James T. Smiley

G.  David Williams

H.  Cyrus Holiday

I.  W. H. Speers

J.  G. H. Swearingen

  2.  Druggist

  7.  Proprietor of the Dunbar House

  1.  Physician

  5.  Operated a woolen mill

  3.  Superintendent of the Dunbar Furnace

  6.  Blacksmith

  4.  Wagonmaker

10.  Boot and Shoe Maker

  9.  Proprietor of Dunbar Mills

  8.  General Merchandise Store Owner

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Office Phone: 724-277-8800

Email: dhs@zoominternet.net

Secretary's Email: myers@zoominternet.net

Secretary's Phone: 724-277-8448

Address: 42 Bridge St., Dunbar, PA 15431

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Saturday 10 am to 12 noon

Other Times - Please contact us for an appointment 

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