Slate Industry
Description:
One of the largest slate-producing centers in the United States. Welsh slate entrepreneur William Roberts first sighted slate in 1844 near a local barn. He and other Welsh immigrants established and worked in numerous slate quarries in this region. Nearby quarries included "Big Franklin"( c.1852), the largest excavation in Slatington; and "Williams," known for its production of school slate. These sites also contributed to the increase of slate roofing during the late 19th century
LocationMem:
On Main Street, Slatington,
Institution:
Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
2002
Place Location:
