Rowes Run, Pennsylvania

Rowes Run, Pennsylvania is one half of the Grindstone-Rowes Run census-designated place located in Redstone Township, which is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The other half is Grindstone, Pennsylvania.

History

Rowes Run was founded in 1907 by the Pittsburgh Coal Company. Also known as New Hill, it was named for a stream that ran through property owned by James Rowe, a prominent figure in the area. The mine located in the town was known as Colonial #3. In 1911, the town was acquired by the H. C. Frick Coke Company.

People from Rowes Run

One person of note from Rowes Run is one time Major League Baseball player Bobby Locke.

External links

• Rowes Run, PA coal patch town

References

• History

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Coordinates: 40°00′34″N 79°49′01″W / 40.00944°N 79.81694°W / 40.00944; -79.81694