History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania

H. C. Bradsby, Editor
S. B. Nelson & Co., Publishers, 1893

CHAPTER XXI. (continued)

HUGHESTOWN BOROUGH

Is one of the important and thriving mining boroughs within the borders of Pittston township. It is situated between Pittston and Avoca. In the place is a large Catholic church, and the schools have 250 pupils. There is an extensive brick factory in the place and a general store. A number of collieries give employment to the people. The borough has a superficial area of about four square miles and an estimated population (1892) of 1,350.


History of Luzerne County Pennsylvania; H. C. Bradsby, Editor
S. B. Nelson & Co., Publishers, 1893
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