Cokeburg Borough

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Cokeburg revolved almost exclusively around coal mining and the mines for over half a century. There were three companies affecting almost every aspect of day-to-day life: J.W. Ellsworth Coal Company (1900-1907), Lackawanna Steel Company (1907-1922), and Bethlehem Steel Corporation (1922-1953 when Mine 53 portal in Cokeburg was closed). Over one hundred years have brought many changes to Cokeburg. The coke ovens, which gave Cokeburg its name, all but disappeared. The houses are the same, perhaps remodeled, but still originals. The layout of the town is basically the same. The lifestyle, however, has changed drastically over time but many of the old names and their families still remain. Cokeburg officially came into its own as a self-governing community in 1946. They took over the town with good roads and established services. In 1952, they leveled the huge slate dump from the middle of town in order to create a recreational area. Development of the park concluded in 1976 which has a ball field, picnic pavilions, playground and basketball court. More park updates were concluded in 1990 and again in 2011. Along with Cokeburg's older homes, a developing residential area called "The Pines" was developed and continues to add new housing today

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