Struble, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Struble, Pennsylvania
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 Struble, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Struble, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Centre |
| Township | Ferguson |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1188893 |
Struble is a small place in Pennsylvania, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community located within Ferguson Township in Centre County.
The Story of Struble
Struble got its name from a farmer named Conrad Struble. He owned land there a long time ago. It turned out his farm was sitting on top of a lot of iron ore, which is a rock used to make iron and steel.
Mining for Iron Ore
People started digging for iron ore in Struble in 1880. This was a big deal because iron was very important for building things back then. To help move the ore, a railroad was planned.
The Railroad Arrives
In 1883, a railroad company called the Bellefonte and Buffalo Run Railroad started preparing the land for tracks. However, the actual tracks weren't put down until 1887. This was done by a new company, the Buffalo Run, Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Railroad.
Even after the iron ore mining stopped, Struble stayed important. It was a key meeting point for trains on the Bellefonte Central line.
Where is Struble Located?
Struble is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. If you travel northeast from Struble, you will find the borough of State College. State College is a much larger place, known for its university.
