There used to be a colorful homeade sign posted just across the road where the detour road tops out at Centralia which read MINE FIRE IS OUR FUTURE! I have an old photogaph of that sign somewhere.
Centralia is creepy in the winter. You see places where the ground is so warm there's green grass growing in the middle of January! And snow? Forget about it. It melts as soon as it hits the Earth.
I've lived in Mount Carmel all my fifteen years, it's interesting to see how many people i meet from out of the area who are intrigued by Centralia, especially after the "silent hill" movie.
What's funny is that I actually found out about Centralia in a different manner than the classic "Silent Hill" way; I was researching decommissioned Pennsylvania state highways, and the reworking of PA-54/61 came up. It was only later that it turns out my dad got to see it in the heyday (while driving us kids to see family in Mt. Carmel) and that I was even there ... as a very, very young child. :) Right through the PA-61 smog... dad didn't like my desire to return, either.
Delightful video. I like the music, who is it? I will be driving this road for the first time next week, on the way to Shamokin, from Philly. The story of Centralia is fascinating, sad, and frightening. The music really works for this drive. Thank you.
The Pine Creek Rafting Ass.Men drive through there each spring on our way from Philly to Wellsboro. Gotta hit the Drunken Monkey in Ashland for sure! Nice video!
In the video a 1:39 is an old abandoned building. I have been inside that building with a friend and it has ghosts in it! Don't believe me? I have pictures to prove it. I'll be making a video about the photo and my trip to centralia soon. (I been meaning too since 2006 thats when I visited)
I was in there, too. Didn't see any ghosts, though. The place is pretty messed up and has probably housed quite a few vagrants and/or teenage parties...
I noticed at the end of the vid it looked like hwy 61 had been patched near the home that was torn down late last year. Was their more subsidence, or am I just seeing things?
Definitely a patch (can see the car shake a bit); whether it's subsidence or not, I don't know for sure. But given the area, I'd say "most likely." ;)
Neat. I also drove through there (since it's my mom's birthplace and I wanted to show my trip buddy.) It's a pretty nice little town, though a bit sick from the death of industry and all.
Centralia is still accessible via PA-61, as shown in the video. If coming from Ashland, you'll turn right to continue on PA-61, see a mileage sign for Centralia, and then proceed down PA-61. Eventually a giant right arrow sign (as shown) will appear on PA-61 (this is where the burned out, wrecked part of the road is closed off.) Continue following the now 2-lane PA-61 (ex-Burnsville Road) until you reach the opposite giant right arrow sign. You are now in Centralia.
joevb4013, I've lived in PA all my life and just learned about Centralia less than a year ago. I don't think many people did know about it until "Silent Hill" had been released. But isn't it odd that we didn't know about it? I wonder how many rich bigwigs lined the pockets of pressfolk so they WOULDN'T expose the ineptness of agencies that should have DONE something to see that these people didn't have to lose their whole town? Sorry, folks, I'll get off my soap box now & go watch vids.
There used to be a colorful homeade sign posted just across the road where the detour road tops out at Centralia which read MINE FIRE IS OUR FUTURE! I have an old photogaph of that sign somewhere.
Centralia is creepy in the winter. You see places where the ground is so warm there's green grass growing in the middle of January! And snow? Forget about it. It melts as soon as it hits the Earth.
bapyou 1 year ago
It's said that the fire won't burn out until 2250, Christ!
yerkeskid 2 years ago
I've lived in Mount Carmel all my fifteen years, it's interesting to see how many people i meet from out of the area who are intrigued by Centralia, especially after the "silent hill" movie.
leapingleptons 3 years ago
What's funny is that I actually found out about Centralia in a different manner than the classic "Silent Hill" way; I was researching decommissioned Pennsylvania state highways, and the reworking of PA-54/61 came up. It was only later that it turns out my dad got to see it in the heyday (while driving us kids to see family in Mt. Carmel) and that I was even there ... as a very, very young child. :) Right through the PA-61 smog... dad didn't like my desire to return, either.
sonicepochguy 3 years ago
Delightful video. I like the music, who is it? I will be driving this road for the first time next week, on the way to Shamokin, from Philly. The story of Centralia is fascinating, sad, and frightening. The music really works for this drive. Thank you.
AR1264 4 years ago
The Pine Creek Rafting Ass.Men drive through there each spring on our way from Philly to Wellsboro. Gotta hit the Drunken Monkey in Ashland for sure! Nice video!
ccarter517 4 years ago
In the video a 1:39 is an old abandoned building. I have been inside that building with a friend and it has ghosts in it! Don't believe me? I have pictures to prove it. I'll be making a video about the photo and my trip to centralia soon. (I been meaning too since 2006 thats when I visited)
brokenkitty 4 years ago
I was in there, too. Didn't see any ghosts, though. The place is pretty messed up and has probably housed quite a few vagrants and/or teenage parties...
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
yeah. It used to be a wash house for the miners back when the business was still doing well.
brokenkitty 4 years ago
I noticed at the end of the vid it looked like hwy 61 had been patched near the home that was torn down late last year. Was their more subsidence, or am I just seeing things?
press76 4 years ago
Definitely a patch (can see the car shake a bit); whether it's subsidence or not, I don't know for sure. But given the area, I'd say "most likely." ;)
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
Should've took a left onto Snake Road
;^)
TeesO8kOCom 4 years ago
Where's that? I'm from Pittsburgh, so anything east of the western end is not my territory. :P
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
Couldn't spot it, but somewhere around 30-35 sec., there should be a left turn onto Snake Rd. Takes you to the SE end of Mt. Carmel.
TeesO8kOCom 4 years ago
Maybe next time :)
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
i live in mt carmel :o about 15 mins away from ashland..
nochance4y0u 4 years ago
Neat. I also drove through there (since it's my mom's birthplace and I wanted to show my trip buddy.) It's a pretty nice little town, though a bit sick from the death of industry and all.
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
nice vid i fell in love with the story of the town... i live 45 minutes away and really never knew until about two years ago..
joevb4013 4 years ago
whats the best road to take to get into centralia?
leavy1987 4 years ago
Centralia is still accessible via PA-61, as shown in the video. If coming from Ashland, you'll turn right to continue on PA-61, see a mileage sign for Centralia, and then proceed down PA-61. Eventually a giant right arrow sign (as shown) will appear on PA-61 (this is where the burned out, wrecked part of the road is closed off.) Continue following the now 2-lane PA-61 (ex-Burnsville Road) until you reach the opposite giant right arrow sign. You are now in Centralia.
sonicepochguy 4 years ago
thanks. that will be very helpful in spring.
leavy1987 4 years ago
joevb4013, I've lived in PA all my life and just learned about Centralia less than a year ago. I don't think many people did know about it until "Silent Hill" had been released. But isn't it odd that we didn't know about it? I wonder how many rich bigwigs lined the pockets of pressfolk so they WOULDN'T expose the ineptness of agencies that should have DONE something to see that these people didn't have to lose their whole town? Sorry, folks, I'll get off my soap box now & go watch vids.
erinandcompany 3 years ago