John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds
John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds | |
 John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds in Lemont | |
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| Location | 137 Mt. Nittany Rd., Lemont, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 40°48′37″N 77°49′02″W / 40.8103°N 77.81733°W |
| Built | 1885 |
| Designated PHMC | Jul 21, 2006[1] |
The John I. Thompson Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds was built in 1885 after the Lewisburg & Tyrone Railroad was connected to Bellefonte via Lemont.[2] Coal was imported to the station, while grain was exported.
The grain elevator remains one of the oldest in country. The site was purchased by the Lemont Village Association in 90s and renovated by a group of more than 25 volunteers. Since then it has been used to host concerts and festivals and other activities for the village of Lemont.[3][4]
References
- ^ "PHMC Historical Markers". Historical Marker Database. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
- ^ "Lemont Bulletin". Lemont Village Association. 2024.
- ^ McVerry, Jonathan. "Lemont". Centre County Historical Society. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "Grain Elevator & Coal Sheds". Lemont Village Association.
