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@jmgmarcus8085 жыл бұрын
Your nailing this channel. When you say lets go see something "together" I feel like I'm really exploring with you. Pretty awesome.
@lizion59265 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. History is fascinating. It’s reassuring though to see how quickly nature reclaims the land once used by man. I am lucky enough to live in a town on the border between England and Scotland that is home to a castle over 900 years old, a cathedral almost 900 years old and a locality filled with history. From my front window I can see the old gallows hill once the site of execution of Jacobite rebels in 1746. All around is now housing and urbanisation but a wealth of history lies beneath.
@richdiscoveries5 жыл бұрын
Such a sad story, but a great job telling it and sharing it with us. Thank you for all that you do my friend, this was a very interesting one. Stay safe out there
@juliehawkins17395 жыл бұрын
I agree, I haven't been able to go to places like this, so that is great to see old historical places such as this one.
@nancylpowers47785 жыл бұрын
Hello. I had read about this story. How surprised I was to find your vlog. I must say. You nailed it. Good job. I will say the blast was felted up to 30 something miles away. Tks for posting and have a great day.
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
felted?
@conniegoldthwait14635 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the history! And the video regarding it!!
@tractorjunkco94314 жыл бұрын
I've walked through there a few times, its beautiful to go through in the spring. I also believe there was a abandon old railroad bridge up that way as well so I don't know if its connected to the dynamite factory. A few people around the area told me that the area was haunted over the years.
@proudvirginian5 жыл бұрын
According to an account set the time, one of the girls working in another building at the time of the explosion was named Nellie Warfel. That last name matches a couple of the stones you came across in the 300yr old cemetery. The account also described the identified man's remains : "An arm and other parts were identified as portions of the body of Frederick Rice, by his brother, who knew by a scar on the wrist that came from a cut several years ago" ~The Inquirer Lancaster June 16,1906 sites.rootsweb.com/~pacahs/dyno.htm
@coldblue9mm5 жыл бұрын
ProudVirginian Reading these old articles, the writers back then could really describe the event and didn’t mind painting a gory picture of the event using just words.
@dawnmoon72844 жыл бұрын
Fredrick Rice was the man who's scared wrist was identified by his brother
@chornobylreactor44 жыл бұрын
😵😵😵😵😵
@NXSProductions5 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Love your videos, the context you provide, and your own insights. It's refreshing! Cheers from the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
@doloresvargas64504 жыл бұрын
I miss my mom and dad.I want to be with them to love them and be at peace.Tony
@DiggerWoodyVIOLENTENCOUNTER5 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. I do history on my channel to. You can’t beat, going out to the sight and looking it over. Your very good at explaining things.
@patcheslove51395 жыл бұрын
Just walking around will help you find the things you are looking for . Love the area in the woods & the grave site . Thank you for taking us along .
@brad99564 жыл бұрын
The only good thing about this tragedy is that those 11 men likely never knew what hit them.
@petercollin56705 жыл бұрын
It's cool whenever you find a big tree growing out of an old house foundation!
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
???
@chadnollenberg12375 жыл бұрын
Thank you for detailing why the dynamite factory was there Sir.
@daveyjoweaver51835 жыл бұрын
Great vid WW! I have also done some paranormal investigation at the Colemanville cemetery at that very spot. It was at night and I did pick up some voices. A friends Great Grandfather is also buried there and we were also doing night shot and recording there as well. Did pick up some voices there as well. Who? Who knows. A fellow told me years back that he'd done some recording nest the dynamite factory and pick up a long and loud explosion, although I never heard the recording. Thanks Much! DaveyJO
@74dartman133 жыл бұрын
That had to be horrible for the family members of the men that worked there. I'm sure when they heard the explosion, they knew exactly what happened.
@maryexton79293 жыл бұрын
If the 11th man's wrist was identified by a birthmark by members of his family, he is probably buried near family. Uou would need to discover his name, perhaps in church records or a newspaper article of the time, and then find out if the church or the cemetery has a burial plot map. That is how you will find his grave.
@rtoguidver36514 жыл бұрын
In the shell house six young girls were at work: Flora Frank, Daisy Shoff, Nellie Warfel, Edna Rice, Esther Greiner and Edith Rineer, the last named being a sister of the two Rineers killed. Two little sisters of hers were also present, having brought dinner for their father, brothers and sister. All of the girls were knocked over, and many suffered from some time from the shock.
@billjobes18515 жыл бұрын
Another really interesting adventure ! Thanks for the photos of factory -- they really put it in context.
@rabbibacongrease885 жыл бұрын
There's a place called The Powder hole in wapwallopen that had a big explosion
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
I've hear of it, might go someday
@KindnessWithKathy5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a really sad story.. thanks for sharing it with us! Love your videos, already subbed! 😊😊
@Finians_Mancave5 жыл бұрын
Based on the photograph @ 6:50, there are some landmarks that ought to help pinpoint the building's location: I'm seeing a good-sized hill not far off in the background (Doesn't look to be more than a hundred yards away)... Also, TRAIN TRACKS running along A RIDGE adjacent to the building.....
@coldblue9mm5 жыл бұрын
From what you say, it makes sense that back in the day that they would have to relocate as the wood in the floors would absorb material and become explosives themselves. I talked to some folks years back who basically were a multiagency bomb squad and I remember one of them told me about a time someone found some old dynamite that someone had stored on the porch of a old house. It got old and started sweating/leaking and after they removed the explosives, they took a chainsaw to the floor and cut out and removed the floor that had become affected and now was as explosive as the old dynamite was. Not a good way to store that type of explosive. That's why two part explosives have become widely used, they're a lot more stable and safer than dynamite, until mixed.
@celan42885 жыл бұрын
I mentioned in a comment below that my great great uncle was Ernest Turner, who was one of the 10 men in the common grave. Some accounts say he was on a cart driving away from the factory when it blew. He's listed as 35 on some websites, but as you can see on the gravestone, he was born in 1884- so he was 21 years old, a few months shy of his 22nd birthday.
@coldblue9mm5 жыл бұрын
Celan I hope you saw the more recent comment where the poster shared a link that gives you the original news story. That news story also lists your 2X uncle as being 30 something. So the incorrect info started clear back then.
@celan42885 жыл бұрын
@@coldblue9mm Ah that is probably the original source of the misinformation. I guess it would be an easy thing to mix up given the fact that there were no remains. :/ I would doubt my own information except I have Ernest Turner's death certificate which lists the dynamite explosion as cause of death.
@coldblue9mm5 жыл бұрын
@@celan4288 Heck of a way to go. And too young. I do genealogy and it's amazing what you can access on different sites. That article makes it sound like your gg uncle might have been fairly new to the area which might have helped mislead whoever wrote that article. That is a good account of the accident, with the exception of your gg uncles age.
@celan42885 жыл бұрын
@@coldblue9mm Yes, we're from McKean County. He was born in Bullis Mills which was a lumber town near the NY border on the Pittsburgh, Shawmut and Northern railroad line that ran from NY state to Brockway, PA. This particular factory was owned by McAbee Powder and Oil in Pittsburgh on behalf of H.S. Kerbaugh builders who were laying the Enola Low Grade RR. There are a number of stories of dynamite and later nitroglycerin explosions from our area, too. Near Bullis Mills was the Eldred powder factory that had several explosions- maybe Uncle Ernest got started there, or he was recruited by the PS&N or an oil company.
@celan42885 жыл бұрын
@@coldblue9mm As an aside, Bullis Mills railroad line can be seen in the Denzel Washington movie "Unstoppable." Sorry, I'm unstoppable when I get started on this history stuff. lol
@khronicpain76913 жыл бұрын
Interesting history. Thanks
@sevendust3775 жыл бұрын
I believe it was maybe the small marker beside the big tombstone
@davidunderwp85665 жыл бұрын
Hi from England 🇬🇧...I have just discovered your channel and find it very interesting.My interests are History ( including Natural history), horticulture,geology and geography, most of which are covered in your vids.More power to you Sir ! 🇬🇧
@thomaswatson63665 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as always thanks!!!
@jimloy34675 жыл бұрын
Lot of my relatives settled in Paris, then wandered to NC and SC
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
???
@WarBorn3135 жыл бұрын
Need to get a metal detector and start looking around with that thing. I bet you would find some amazing things in those woods.
@trikelyfe60904 жыл бұрын
It's a reserve.... no digging
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
Relax
@tamianderson1235 жыл бұрын
Great video. Super glad I found your channel.
@wrenchaholic5 жыл бұрын
here is a bit of proof that the earth can recover on its own just fine.....so lush and green now.
@laredokarl4 жыл бұрын
Great tour through you and your camera. Thanks!
@dgrombach13 жыл бұрын
A dynamite factory blew up in Oakdale , Pa that killed 193 about the same time
@Figgatella5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love historical stuff!
@longliz18883 жыл бұрын
I did some genealogy research for a cousin whose paternal ancestors were killed in this explosion. Two of them died but their father who was working there too, survived. Their names are on the memorial at Colemanville Cemetery along with lots of other Rinier/Rineer family.
@markenger27925 жыл бұрын
"its interesting when die give us dirty laundry" thanks for the tour.
@carolbonnell66754 жыл бұрын
My home state.I miss it.
@coinucopia5 жыл бұрын
Looks like you had a blast!
@Earth0985 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful deciduous forest is this!!!!!!!!
@SueGirling685 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you for sharing this incredibly sad piece of history, it looks so peaceful there now, thank you. x
@jules37525 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, nice to learn about history
@haunteddollhermitvintagego15015 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing bro as always😊💥dynamite factory💥
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
bro?
@newjerseybt5 жыл бұрын
The hand gravestone is marked "Thing".
@lindanwfirefighter49735 жыл бұрын
ROTFL I get it! Sad to say others didn’t.
@karenpacker88624 жыл бұрын
Sad about the men. Beautiful place now thou. Thanks for the history!
@pamelaattrux3363 жыл бұрын
Very interesting cannot forget these people
@breadandcircus15 жыл бұрын
Your videos are unique
@oceantiara5 жыл бұрын
Thanks love your videos and you :)
@tr1544 жыл бұрын
That is a beautiful hike!
@kateclark7250 Жыл бұрын
This is such a sad story.
@realynmasayon69113 жыл бұрын
you remind me of someone,, the way u talk and even your looks😇
@neiljohnson68155 жыл бұрын
You should try using topographic maps. Trails, cemeteries, ruins, etc all show up.
@prairieflower4275 жыл бұрын
Lovely woods. Sad story. Interesting history.
@jeepinjohnny28985 жыл бұрын
yo - WW. ANOTHER INTERESTING VID. THANKS.
@michaelschuenemann35055 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU !
@stevevonb4 жыл бұрын
Good job, thanks.
@ronaldroberts19924 жыл бұрын
Great video...really sad.
@lucifchristo5 жыл бұрын
same thing happened on route 502 in moosic PA way back
@donnicholas75525 жыл бұрын
Interesting, but sad story.
@timothylandis96954 жыл бұрын
10:38 you were right, it is haunted that camera blurred
@Gari4234 жыл бұрын
J'aime vos video mais dommage je ne comprend pas. Dommage qui a pas de sous titre en français. Très belle vidéo 👍
@raynonabohrer56244 жыл бұрын
Could you read the names of all the people who died that day. It would been very nice of you.
@vivians93924 жыл бұрын
I caught most of the names, I think (barely). Age year was hard to read; but most looked to be 19 to 22, and early 20s. One may have been 17. Very young... Phares R. Shoff Wm. S. Funk Joseph & Benj. E. Rineer (father/son, or brothers ?) Collin W. Parker Ernest S. Turner John C. Myers Gust. A. Hathaway Edw. D. Holmes John W. Boatman And the one named Frederick Rice, buried alone.
@raynonabohrer56244 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The Funk and the Parker could be family
@josephlemalle32674 жыл бұрын
I'm a new fan!
@jgbusey5 жыл бұрын
What camera do you use I love how sharp the video is?
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
Canon SX60
@lindanwfirefighter49735 жыл бұрын
What did the sign on the tree at 5:52 say?
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
No loitering
@rtoguidver36514 жыл бұрын
The foundation you found was built after the explosion - no name ?
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
Where would he find a name in that overgrowth and rocks?
@andyanderson56375 жыл бұрын
Those old dynamite sticks if not stored properly would sercreat nitroglycerin and blow very easily.
@FrankJGZ4 жыл бұрын
@David Haun WOW! good yet sad story. But what is "gun cotton"?
@its4electric5 жыл бұрын
Go back in October for Halloween spooky time
@andrewbrown82165 жыл бұрын
Peculiar no mention of it in wikipedia under List of industrial disasters or anywhere else! How did you find out about it? Liked
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
My own research and help from a viewer
@mrmoofle5 жыл бұрын
It's part of local history here in Lancaster County.
@CheapestGamer5 жыл бұрын
Is that an old pipe in the background over your shoulder at around 6:22 ? Or is it just a drain pipe for part of one of the trails?
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
could be...
@mikechristasmysteries73835 жыл бұрын
Whens the next meet up had lots of fun
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
Not sure yet
@RSFred5555 жыл бұрын
Would it be in front of the sign?
@randyfiore13115 жыл бұрын
Bring a metal detector?.
@mjnm57134 жыл бұрын
So the men that died worked together in life, now they are joined together in death for eternity.
@rogerc79605 жыл бұрын
Dynamite is TNT and clay, is that valley a clay pit? 💥💣⚠
@thewanderingwoodsman72275 жыл бұрын
Don't think so, they needed the factory close to the RR.
@jjmaine88834 жыл бұрын
So do you guys believe in a after life?
@rtoguidver36514 жыл бұрын
The Dead June 16, 1906 Phares Shoff of Colemanville, aged 18 years Benjamin Rineer of Colemanville, aged 23 years Joseph Rineer of Colemanville, aged 19 years William Funk of Colemanville, aged 18 years W. Collins Parker of York Furnace, aged 16 years Fred Rice, residing near Colemanville, aged 25 years John Boatman of Pequea, aged 17 years J. Curtis Myers of York, aged 38 years Ernest Turner, Boyd Mills, Wayne County, aged 35 years. George Hathaway of Emporium, Pa. aged 19 years. Edward Holmes of Buffalo, N.Y., aged 27 years. THE INJURED Martin Rineer of Colemanville, father of the dead boys of the same name, right arm broken and badly cut and bruised. John Gephart of near Colemanville, struck by a rock in the breast and cut around the head. Henry Boatman, Benjamin Johnson, Charles Creamer, Abraham Schwartz, Jacob Shoff and Walter Bewets were more or less cut and bruised, but they were not seriously injured.
@robjones13804 жыл бұрын
For the love of Mike,just go!! Find the dynamite factory!! Quit talking about doing it and go!!!!
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
Relax
@jodyherr32495 жыл бұрын
It's quite possible that the single burial was put with his family in their plot at this church? I know some of the members, and could ask if you're interested.
@CyanoticFuture4 жыл бұрын
Maybe someone farted near an open flame and that made the kablammy
@Edward_Monge5 жыл бұрын
Dude I send you a message a few days ago! Check it out and let me know. Great video by the way.
@burymedeep-be7dm5 жыл бұрын
Somebody didn't go outside to smoke. Cool vid
@midnightrunner6845 жыл бұрын
Somebody ate Taco Bell and instead of using the outhouse , They used the toilet inside the factory ....Boom !!!
@FHCHSOTA5 жыл бұрын
bumber
@SB-qm5wg5 жыл бұрын
"Factory" out there? It's in the middle of nowhere.
@lindanwfirefighter49735 жыл бұрын
It’s a dynamite factory. Do you expect it to be near residences?
@chellefell13313 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite places rumor has it its haunted down there... lol
@bennyblanco40085 жыл бұрын
💥💥💥💨💨💨🔥🔥🔥🔥😮😮😲😵🙏🙏
@hiworldstephensonultranate2903 жыл бұрын
Bless Them i guess some were Irish well done I Love America why? kicked england Out Good Now they hv brexit oh oh i wonder how d Poor ate doing there is q____n feeding them oh probably not
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
Who cares about their supposed nationality? 11 men tragically lost their lives and that should be enough. We all go into the same earth when we pass on.
@gordontrump31723 жыл бұрын
You need a girl or woman to go with you. She would hold the camera and be a good source of comments!
@porkturtle83212 жыл бұрын
Start your own KZfaq channel and do just that.
@realynmasayon69113 жыл бұрын
you remind me of someone,, the way u talk and even your looks😇