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Horning, Pennsylvania Location in Pennsylvania
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny
Borough	Baldwin
Elevation	1,037 ft (316 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID	1177432

Horning is a small neighborhood located within the borough of Baldwin. It is part of Allegheny County in the state of Pennsylvania, United States. This area was once home to many miners. These miners worked for the Pittsburgh Terminal Railroad and Coal Company #4 Mine. What was special about this mine was its workforce. It was made up of people from different racial backgrounds, which was quite rare at that time.

Horning: A Historic Mining Community

Horning's history is closely tied to coal mining. The community grew around a coal mine that opened in the early 1900s. This mine was operated by the Pittsburg Terminal Coal Company. It was located along the West Side Belt Railroad, which helped transport the coal.

The "D" Mine and Its Workers

The mine that shaped Horning was known as the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company #4 Mine, or sometimes the "D" Mine. In 1905, a significant event happened here. A man named Philip Murray was chosen to lead the local branch of the United Mine Workers of America. This was a union that worked to protect miners' rights.

Challenges and Changes at the Mine

Life in the mines could be very dangerous. On February 3, 1926, a terrible explosion happened in the "D" Mine. Sadly, 20 miners lost their lives in this accident.

A few years later, in 1928, the mine also saw some difficult times. There was a period of labor unrest, which means workers and the company had disagreements. These disagreements sometimes led to protests or strikes. The "D" Mine eventually closed down on October 5, 1939. After the mine closed, the community of Horning changed.