Herminie, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Herminie is a small community in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a place where the government counts the population, like a town, but it's not officially a city. In the year 2000, about 856 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Herminie's History
Herminie (say it hurr-many) got its name from Herminie Berwind. Her husband, Charles Berwind, was the boss of a company called Ocean Coal Company.
The First Mine in Herminie
The very first coal mine in Herminie was called "Ocean No. 1 Mine." It opened in 1893. The Berwind-White Coal Company, which owned Ocean Coal Company, started this mine.
To house the miners, fifty "double houses" were built. These were like two homes joined together. Five single houses were also built for the managers on Church Street. By 1900, the mine was a big employer, with 271 people working there.
Important Strikes in Herminie
Herminie saw two big strikes where miners stopped working to ask for better conditions.
- The first strike was in 1910–1911. During this time, miners were forced to leave their company homes. These homes were then used for new workers who crossed the picket lines. The miners did not win this strike.
- Another strike happened in 1922. This time, the miners were successful. Their union, the United Mine Workers, was officially recognized.
The Ocean No. 1 Mine closed in 1938 because of water problems. However, other mines nearby kept working for some time.
Where is Herminie?
Herminie is located at 40°15′47″N 79°42′53″W / 40.263150°N 79.714675°W.
The area of Herminie is quite small. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers) of land.
Famous People From Herminie
Many interesting people have come from Herminie:
- Sonny Clark (1931–1963) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He was known for his amazing piano playing.
- LTC Anthony B. Herbert (1930–2014) was an officer in the United States Army. He served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
- Ernie Hefferle (1915–2000) was a football player and coach. He coached at Boston College and was an interim coach for the New Orleans Saints.
- Lt Joe Kenda (ret.) (born 1946) was a homicide detective for the Colorado Springs Police. He later became famous for his TV show Homicide Hunter on Investigation Discovery.
See also
In Spanish: Herminie para niños
