Denbo, Pennsylvania facts for kids
For the Lebanese settlement, see Denbo.
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Denbo
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coal town
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| Country | US |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Borough | Centerville |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Zipcode |
15429
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| GNIS feature ID | 1192348 |
Denbo is a populated place in the Borough of Centerville Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a coal patch town, located near the former Vesta No. 6 Mine.
History
Vesta No. 6 was owned and operated by Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. It was located in the Klondike Coalfield. A patch town was built to house miners. The mine ran from about 1903 until 1947. The entryway was sealed and covered over.
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