Youngstown Ridge facts for kids
Youngstown Ridge is a quiet mountain located next to Youngstown, Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County. It's actually the name for two smaller hills that are close to each other: Sugarbush Ridge and Solomon's Temple Ridge.
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Sugarbush Ridge: A Place of History
Sugarbush Ridge was once home to a small ski resort and restaurant. It was called Sugarbush Ski Resort. This fun place has been closed for many years now.
General Forbes's Historic Path
Long ago, a famous person named General John Forbes created a trail. This trail went through the big Allegheny Mountains. His path crossed right over Sugarbush Ridge. Today, the Youngstown Ridge Road follows much of the same route that General Forbes used.
The Mountain's Hidden Treasure
There's an old story that people in the area tell. They say that a secret stash of money from the Revolutionary War is buried on the mountain. The legend says this treasure is still there, waiting to be found!
Solomon's Temple Ridge: What's in a Name?
The reason this ridge is called Solomon's Temple Ridge isn't completely clear. Some local stories say that a real temple was built on the ridge a very long time ago.
The Simple Log Church
An old book from 1882 talks about a place like this. It describes a simple church made of logs. This church had wooden bench seats inside. It stood on top of Chestnut Ridge. The land for this church was given by a man named Mr. Solomon Blank. Because of him, the church became known as "Solomon's Temple" for many years. It seems the name came from this simple, old church.
