Discussion: French Creek Ultra Long RouteGadget Up!
in: DVOA French Creek State Park (Jun 27, 2015 - Elverson, PA, US)
Jul 10, 2015 1:39 AM
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It's a special symbol for a round flattened area in the woods that colliers used to burn wood to make charcoal. Locally known as a charcoal platform.
Jul 10, 2015 1:46 AM
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History and business
French Creek is well known for its charcoal platforms, but they also appear elsewhere in the northeast U.S. and the same symbol is used.
French Creek is well known for its charcoal platforms, but they also appear elsewhere in the northeast U.S. and the same symbol is used.
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