Lawrence County consists of how many square miles?
367 square miles
100
In 1838, this industry commenced in New Castle by James D. White. It included a nail factory and rolling mill.
Iron Industry
100
Who was Mt. Jackson named for?
President Andrew Jackson
100
This hotel was constructed in 1927. As a former president, Harry S. Truman slept there. It is now used as an apartment building.
Castleton Hotel
100
In the days of leather helmets and oversized footballs, this NC athlete set records which still stand, like point scored in one season-157, points in a career- 389, and TD's in a career- 48. He may be the best ever to don a Red Hurricane uniform.
Ralph Scooter Day
200
From 1888 to 1891, Moddy Avenue from Wilmington Avenue to Highland Avenue was used for this purpose?
Fairgrounds
200
Most of the early local newspapers favored this political party.
Whig
200
Who laid out the town of Mt. Jackson around 1815?
John Nesbit
200
A brick office building on North St. was constructed in 1918 for this company. You could say it was a great advertisement.
Pearson Brick Co.
200
Legendary NC HS football coach Phil Bridenbaugh began his career compiling from 1922-1925 37 wins. What team handed him his first loss, which came in the final games of the 1925 season?
Ellwood City
300
Mary an unlucky sheep or pig was taken away by this kind of animal, which was commonly seen by local pioneers.
Gray Wolf
300
By February 1845, New Castle was connected to what northern city on the canal system?
Erie
300
Johnathan Harlan was the first settler of this area.
Harlansburg
300
Name the architectural company that built the 1911 New Castle HS, as well as its modern replacement.
W.G. Eckles Co.
300
Sports writer Charles "bugs" Walther gave the New Castle HS football team this name during the 1932 season.
Red Hurricane
400
Along the Shenango River at Pulaski, a company trying to strike oil instead discovered this.
Mineral Water
400
Communication was enhanced, locally, when this line was installed linking New Castle to Fredonia, NY in January 1850.
Telegraph
400
The Delaware Tribe is divided into these three clans. Name them.
Turtle, Wolf, Turkey
400
Eight monumental fluted columns characterize this 1934 structure, which was built during the federal costruction projects of the Depression Era.
U.S. Post Office
400
Despite having the best record (10-0), the WPIAL awarded New Castle HS this kind of championship in 1932.
3-way shared championship
500
Access to railroad transportation, in addition to large supplies of coal, iron-ore, and limestone, made possible growth for this community, located about 9 miles south of New Castle.
Wampum
500
In 1852 nail-cutters employed at the Orizaba Iron Works are believed to be the first in New Castle to do this.
Strike
500
What language does the Delaware tribe speak?
Algonquian
500
In 2000, New Castle's North Hill received this designation by the Federal Government.
Historic District
500
The Red Hurricane rolled over opponents in the 1930's earning 3-straight WPIAL Championships in 1932, 1933, and 1934. What teams did New Castle beat in post-season play to earn these crowns?