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Pithole, Pennsylvania

Built around petroleum development in 1865, Pithole City reached its greatest recorded activity in 1865–1866 and was in decline by 1867. Its history survives through newspapers, maps, and a contested historical account, while the record lea4 approved claims · published August 2026

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