Morewood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Morewood
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 Morewood
Location in Pennsylvania
Morewood
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1181541 |
Morewood is a small place located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Morewood was also a "coal town," meaning its main purpose and economy were built around coal mining.
Morewood's History
Morewood played a part in the history of coal mining in Pennsylvania. In the late 1800s, coal was a very important resource for heating homes and powering factories. Many towns like Morewood grew up around the mines.
The Morewood Incident of 1891
A significant event in Morewood's past happened in April 1891. At that time, coal miners were often working long hours for low pay. Many joined unions, like the United Mine Workers, to try and improve their working conditions. In Morewood, a group of miners went on strike, meaning they stopped working to protest their conditions. During this strike, there was a serious incident where several striking workers lost their lives. This event is a sad reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by workers during that period in history.
