Marguerite, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marguerite
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 Marguerite
Location in Pennsylvania
Marguerite
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1180403 |
Marguerite is a small, unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It was once a busy coal town, and some people also called it Klondike.
The Story of Marguerite
Marguerite has a cool history tied to coal mining. It started as a place where people worked and lived near coal mines.
A Town Built on Coal
Marguerite was founded in 1897. This happened when a company called The Standard Connellsville Coke Company started digging for coal. They also built a "coke works" nearby. A coke works is a place where coal is heated to make a special fuel called coke. This coke was used in factories.
The company built houses for all the workers. This helped create the community of Marguerite.
Growing and Changing
Another coal mine opened in 1900, bringing more jobs. In 1903, a different company, the H.C. Frick Coke Company, took over. They built even more houses for the growing number of workers.
At one point, nearly 1,000 people lived in Marguerite! It was a very active place.
End of an Era
Mining and making coke stopped in Marguerite during the 1940s. The coal mines closed down. A study in 1994 looked at the area. It found old, unused coke ovens, which were a reminder of the town's past.
