Loleta, Pennsylvania

Loleta is a ghost town in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States. The town was founded in 1889, and at its peak contained 600 inhabitants, a saw mill, a shingle mill, and a broom factory. ^[1] A railway connected the town with Sheffield, where the products of the factories were sold. ^[2] After the timber supply was exhausted in 1913, the mills shut down and the town was deserted. ^[3] The site is now a recreational area within Allegheny National Forest. ^[4] Its altitude is 1,348 feet (411 m). ^[5]

References

1. "The History of Loleta | Visit PA Great Outdoors". visitpago.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
2. "Loleta Recreation Area | Allegheny Site Management | Allegheny National Forest | Bradford, PA | RV Camping, Tents, Cabins, Boat Rentals" . Retrieved November 12, 2022.
3. "The History of Loleta | Visit PA Great Outdoors". visitpago.com. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
4. Walker, T. "Loleta Recreation Area". State Parks. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loleta, Pennsylvania

External links

• Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation, filed under Loleta, Elk County, PA:
  • HABS No. PA-5963, " Loleta Recreation Area ", 19 photos, 6 data pages, 3 photo caption pages
  • HABS No. PA-5963-A, " Loleta Recreation Area, Bath House ", 14 photos, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
  • HABS No. PA-5963-B, " Loleta Recreation Area, Picnic Shelter ", 13 photos, 3 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
  • HABS No. PA-5963-C, " Loleta Recreation Area, Office Building ", 4 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
• Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation, filed under Loleta, Elk County, PA:
  • HAER No. PA-279-A, " Loleta Recreation Area, Upper Dam ", 6 photos, 6 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
  • HAER No. PA-279-B, " Loleta Recreation Area, Lower Dam ", 14 photos, 6 data pages, 3 photo caption pages

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