Pottsville, Pennsylvania

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10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Frank D. Yuengling Mansion · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second and check out that impressive mansion; it's a monument to beer! This is the Frank D. Yuengling Mansion, built in 1913 by, you guessed it, a member of the Yuengling family. Frank D. Yuengling,…

• Centralia Underground Mine Fire · 11.0 mi · Historical Marker

  An underground coal fire that has been burning since 1962, forcing the evacuation of nearly the entire town.

• Centralia Ghost Town · 11.0 mi · Things to Do

  An underground coal fire has burned since 1962. Smoke rises from cracked roads. Population: 5.

• Schuylkill County Bridge No. 114 · 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when covered bridges weren't relics, but vital parts of the transportation network. This is Schuylkill County Bridge No. 114, also known as Zimmerman's Covered Bridge. Built around 1875, this Burr Truss…

• Hawk Mountain Sanctuary · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a place where thousands of hawks soar overhead every autumn – that's Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. In the early 1930s, this area was known for something very different: it was a place where hawks were shot for sport.…

• Wagner Covered Bridge No. 19 · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming covered bridge has a secret history, a tale of being moved and reborn. Originally built in Locust Township, Columbia County, it served as a vital crossing. But in 1981, the bridge was dismantled,…

• Swatara Furnace · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand on this ground, and you're standing at the birthplace of industry in Schuylkill County. The Swatara Furnace, built sometime before 1846, was the first charcoal furnace in this region. Iron ore from local mines was…

• Snyder Covered Bridge No. 17 · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Admire the craftsmanship of this Queen Post Truss bridge, a historic landmark in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The Snyder Covered Bridge, also known as Bridge Number 17, was built in 1860. It stretches just over 60…

• Dreibelbis Station Bridge · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Cross this historic covered bridge, a charming reminder of a bygone era of transportation. The Dreibelbis Station Bridge has stood over Maiden Creek since 1869. It's a Burr arch truss bridge, 172 feet long, connecting…

• Victoria Theatre (Shamokin, Pennsylvania) · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the buzz of excitement on Independence Street as the Victoria Theatre opened its doors! This spot was once home to a grand Beaux-Arts style theater, designed by the renowned architect William Harold Lee.…