Denbo, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Denbo is a small community located in Centerville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It used to be a special kind of town called a coal patch town. These towns were built especially for coal miners and their families. Denbo was very close to a big coal mine called Vesta No. 6.
Quick facts for kids
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 |
The Story of Denbo
A Town Built for Coal Miners
Denbo was created because of the Vesta No. 6 coal mine. This mine was owned and run by a large company called the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. This company was very important in making steel. The Vesta No. 6 mine was part of a big area known as the Klondike Coalfield, where lots of coal was found.
To make sure the miners had a place to live, the company built Denbo as a "patch town." The Vesta No. 6 mine operated for many years, from about 1903 until 1947. After the mine closed, its entrance was sealed up and covered over.
Famous People from Denbo
Even though Denbo is a small place, some notable people have come from there:
- Joe Freeman – a talented football player.
- Joe Ratica – another skilled football player.
