Swallowed By The Earth - The Suddenly appearing Cave & Sinkhole in Oriole

On Wednesday July 12 1899, while John Evans was  driving a binder to which three horses were attached, the earth opened up and the horses, driver, and binder fell into a hole 20 feet deep.  Evans was able to escape, but in 10 minutes time the  hole had filled with water, drowning the horses.  

The above illustration shows a horse drawn binder, 1889.

The Devils Turnip Patch, between Allenwood & South Williamsport

The Devils Turnip Patch, Along Route 15 Between White Deer and South Williamsport

The Sand Dunes Of Montandon Pa

Geologists tell us that more than 18,000 years ago, glacial activity pushed sand down the Susquehanna River. When the river was low, the sand was picked up by the wind, and deposited across from Lewisburg, leaving a ridge of sand dunes in Montandon.

Locals to the area are well aware of the dunes, as sand mine plants have operated there for decades.  But did you know that in 1877, Captain Bly from Watsontown discovered 4 acres of high quality sand while exploring over the White Deer Mountains?