By 1870, Old Forge had four schools, employing one teacher each and 180 students in attendance. During this period of time, Old Forge was unsurpassed in its geographical beauty.

Railroad Accident in New-Jersey--A Coal Train Smashed and Passenger Trains Delayed. Share full article. ... See the article in its original context from November 23, 1870, Page 1 Buy Reprints ...

Between 1870 and 1880 coal shipments through Cardiff nearly doubled, from 3246 to 5856 tons, an increasing amount coming from the Rhondda Valleys. Coal was moved continuously from the coal-face ...