Dunbar Historical Society
History, Art, Heritage
Just for Fun: Trivia and Puzzles
Trivia - Multiple Choice Questions
(Just because they're multiple choice, does NOT mean they are easy!)
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
Crossword - based on the book, Dunbar and Its Neighbors
All answers are relative to the Dunbar area
Click the three bars to print the puzzle
A Few More Jigsaw Puzzles of Dunbar Locations
Match the Person to their Profession (LOL, this isn't easy either!)
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
1. Physician
2. Druggist
3. Superintendent of the Dunbar Furnace
4. Wagonmaker
5. Operated a woolen mill
6. Blacksmith
7. Proprietor of the Dunbar House
8. General Merchandise Store Owner
9. Proprietor of Dunbar Mills
10. Boot and Shoe Maker
CONTACT INFORMATION
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
Business Hours:
Friday 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday 10 am to 12 noon
Other Times - Please contact us for an appointment