Slate Industry
Description:
Robert M. Jones of Wales, who came here in 1848 as an immigrant, began the slate quarrying industry. The region became a major world center for slate. From here came slate for roofs and old-time school slates and pencils.
LocationMem:
On North 1st Street (State Route 191) , Bangor, (On the left when traveling north)
Institution:
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1947
Place Location:
