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Delve into Jacobs Creek in United States
Jacobs Creek in the region of Pennsylvania is a city in United States - some 168 mi or ( 270 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Jacobs Creek is now 08:11 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Cumberland, Morgantown, Akron, Cleveland, and Toledo. While being here, make sure to check out Cumberland . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Jacobs Creek ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Boy George Marilyn Rick James Debbie Harry Grace Jones @ NYC's Palladium
A special look at NYC's hottest nightclub The Palladium. (1986) Set to the wonderful music of Chaka Khan! Boy George brags about how he "loves Madonna and bought a painting of her for $1200.00 last we ..
Catch A Ride on a Wave
For all those that need to be reminded of the cool waves. This is a little known song from Eddie Money. It is a shame because I think it may be his best. ..
Sherrie Clayton From Our Wife Swap Show
Miracles DO happen! Former rival Sherrie Clayton sings the praises of Dina Beauvais, Dream to Destiny (Dina's book) and the Dream Program. Today the Beauvais' & Claytons' are good friends and Sherrie ..
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival 2005, 2007 www.pgh-renfest.com ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Smithton, Pennsylvania
Smithton is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 444 at the 2000 census. Smithton's early industry was in coal mining, coke ovens, and shipping goods produced in the valley of Jacobs Creek. Stoney's Beer was brewed by the Jones Brewing Company in Smithton until 2002 when the brewing operation was moved to Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Smithton is serviced by Yough School District The Youghiogheny River runs along Smithton's western limits.
Located at 40.15 -79.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
South Huntingdon Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,175 at the 2000 census.
Located at 40.12 -79.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Layton Bridge
The Layton Bridge is a Pratt truss bridge over the Youghiogheny River, originally built for the Washington Run Railroad,construction began 1893 and it was completed in 1899. The last train crossed in 1931. It was converted to automotive use in 1933, and connects Layton, Pennsylvania with Perryopolis, Pennsylvania via a one-lane tunnel, near the suspected location of the eighteenth century Spark's Fort. The bridge has not been painted in recent years and its members are now corroded.
Located at 40.09 -79.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Washington Run Railroad
The Washington Run Railroad was a branch line connected to the B&O Railroad. Although primarily a freight carrier, it also had a passenger car, and ran a passenger service as well. It ran from Layton, Pennsylvania, crossed the Youghiogheny River on a bridge, then passed through a tunnel to continue to Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. From there, it continued to Star Junction, Pennsylvania, on a track that ran parallel to Pennsylvania Route 51.
Located at 40.09 -79.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Perryopolis, Pennsylvania
Perryopolis is a borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,764 at the 2000 census.
Located at 40.09 -79.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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