Eckley Miners' Village
Eckley Miners' Village in eastern Pennsylvania is an anthracite coal mining patch town located in Foster Township, Pennsylvania. Since 1970, Eckley has been owned and operated as a museum by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Miner housing in May 1970 | |
Location of Eckley Miners' Village in Pennsylvania | |
| Established | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Location | Foster Township, U.S. (near Hazleton) |
| Coordinates | 40°59′36″N 75°51′46″W |
| Curator | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
Eckley Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location | Both sides of Main St. through Eckley, Pennsylvania |
| Area | 73.2 acres (29.6 ha) |
| Built | 1870 |
| Architect | Sharpe, Weiss & Co. |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000710 |
| Added to NRHP | October 26, 1971 |
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