Weatherly
When settlers first arrived and established homesteads along the west side of Black Creek, they noticed abundant white pine, hemlock, white and red oak, beech and sugar maple trees. Two sawmills opened in 1825 to process wood used for everything from railroad ties, to fuel for locomotives, to barges for the Lehigh Canal.
The Beaver Meadows Railroad, formed to carry anthracite, opened their work and repair shops in Weatherly in the winter of 1839-40 because engines couldn’t negotiate the difficult terrain and planes to reach nearby Beaver Meadows. The Weatherly facilities consisted of a machine shop that built and maintained the engines, as well as a pattern shop.
Things to see and do in Weatherly
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This Tour takes visitors through the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Enjoy scenic views, bird watching, historic sites, shops, and recreational areas.
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Peace and tranquility await you in this elegant country farm house bed and breakfast here in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.
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The village of Eckley was established in 1854 as a small mine company "patch" town and is now owned by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. It is a dramatic introduction to the life of the anthracite miner and his family.
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Eurana Park features plenty of space for picnicking or playing sports. When it's hot, come here to cool off at the spring-fed swimming pool.
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Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center
The Pocono's favorite rafting center. The premiere family-fun adventure center in Pennsylvania. Featuring easy to exhilarating guided rafting trips, mountain biking and camping. BBQ and live entertainment.
