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Interested in some fun facts and history about Summit Hill, PA?
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Here are a few interesting facts about Summit Hill, Pennsylvania:
1. Summit Hill was named after its location at the summit of Mauch Chunk Ridge.
2. The village was originally settled by the Lenape Native American tribe.
3. Summit Hill became a major coal-mining town in the mid-19th century. It was home to some of the deepest coal mines in the world, reaching depths of over 3,000 feet.
4. In 1827, the Summit Hill & Mauch Chunk Railroad was built to transport coal from the mines to the Lehigh Canal. It was one of the earliest railroad lines in the United States.
5. Summit Hill is home to the oldest continuously operating post office in Carbon County, which was established in 1827.
6. Summit Hill was the birthplace of Rocco "Rocky" Colavito, a former Major League Baseball player and four-time All-Star.
7. The village is also home to the Summit Hill Heritage Center, which features exhibits on the history of the local coal mining industry and the Lenape tribe.
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