9 active listings near Tremont | |
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👍 USDA, * Price Change, * New, * Sale Pending | |
$199,900 | 👍* 2017 E Center St |
$199,000 | 👍 68 E Line St |
$140,000 | 👍* 67 Vaux Ave |
$124,900 | 👍 38 W Donaldson St |
$120,000 | 👍 104 E Center St |
$120,000 | 👍 104 E Center St |
$119,900 | 👍 312 W Main St |
$87,000 | 👍* 131 W Main St |
$75,300 | 👍 114 E Main St |
Interested in fun facts and the history of Tremont, PA?
Then read on!
Here are some interesting facts about Tremont, Pennsylvania:
1. The village was established in 1836 and was named after the French word "tres mont" which means three mountains, a reference to its location between Sharp Mountain, Second Mountain, and Mahantongo Mountain.
2. The community played a significant role in Pennsylvania's coal mining industry. It was once a hub of economic activity, hosting several coal mines and a large iron furnace.
3. During the height of the coal mining era, Tremont had a population of over 6,000 people. Today, the population has decreased to about 1,800.
4. The Tremont High School serves as a reminder of the village's history. It was once a booming educational institution, but now serves as a community center.
5. Tremont is home to the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine, a popular tourist attraction where visitors can take a train ride into a mineshaft to experience what it was like to work in a coal mine.
6. The village is also home to several annual events, including the Tremont Coal Festival, held in the summer, and the Tremont Halloweekend, held in the fall.