Old Route 59
Smethport to Port Allegany
Shortcut old Route 59 (now US Route 6) was constructed
during the 1920s so it was not necessary
to go up to Larrabee* Corners near Eldred to get to Port
Allegany from Smethport.
*historically Larabee was spelled "Larrabee" .
McKean County Miner
January 4, 1895
Page 3, Column 2
McKean County Miner
January 11, 1895
Road over Bush Hill
The road over Bush Hill towards Port Allegany is simply fearful. In some
places the snow drifts are almost impassable, and in other places the water
has run down the sleigh track on one side and cut clear through to the
ground, making it almost im possible to pass over with a sleigh. Other
places are entirely bare |
Weber Buggy Wreck
Mr. Weber and his esteemed better half started on Tuesday to drive from
Port Allegany to the hub. Arriving at the top of Bush hill they were
overturned in a snow drift, the horse running away, and was finally caught
at East Smethport. Some one started back with the rig and met Mr.
Weber and wife pleasantly stolling toward Smethport. When they met
the horse and cutter they stepped aboard and returned home, and we lost
a pleasant visit from the happy couple.