Went to Centralia, PA this past weekend.

[JeepOwner07]

I REALLY want to go and check it out now.

The only thing i'd be really worried about is not finding it.

Wiki shows this as an entrance...

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HA!! once you visually check whats on the other side, that looks to me like the perfect place for a libby!

 

[bmrrwolfe]

I really hope i can make it out there this spring/summer.
I need to finish putting money into maintance of the KJ and get a engine skid so i can install the others and get some more things before i take the KJ on a real trip!

 

[hyson]

You're very very lucky your KJ didn't fall into a subsidence and you didn't get injured.

There is a reason why Route 61 is closed, plowed shut and a bypass.

I live about 1/2 hour away from Centralia and there's always some ******* who gets their Jeep/Truck/ATV stuck because the ground fellout around them.

I'll admit, the "town" is an oddity and it is creepy driving through there. I do, however, feel terrible for the families who got kicked out of their houses. The Odd Fellows cemetary recently got vandalized, too. Some kids kicked over tombstones and caused about 6k worth of damage.

If anyone goes there, I'd suggest NOT to drive on the closed section of 61. The danger is real and if you fall in, you're on your own. Oh, and please don't bother the residents...they don't like that.

 

[hyson]

I REALLY want to go and check it out now.

The only thing i'd be really worried about is not finding it.

Wiki shows this as an entrance...

You must be registered for see images attach

That's the closed section of 61 facing Northbound while standing in the closed section. If you were on the other side of that, you'd be at the "entrance".

You'll have no trouble finding it. The Byrnesville (pro: Burnsville, ironic) Bypass will bank sharply to the left if your're heading southbound on 61. There is a large yellow directional arrow where you can park in front of.

 

[teckman02]

wile i am on my honeymoon the first week of june in dc i am trying to talk the future wife in letting us go there on the way back home to ohio

 

[slaptastic]

I'll admit, the "town" is an oddity and it is creepy driving through there. I do, however, feel terrible for the families who got kicked out of their houses. The Odd Fellows cemetary recently got vandalized, too. Some kids kicked over tombstones and caused about 6k worth of damage.

We did come across a Cemetery with A LOT of tombstones pushed over.

 

[slaptastic]

I plan on going here next. As well as the Abandoned Turnpike.

 

[hyson]

We did come across a Cemetery with A LOT of tombstones pushed over.

Did it have a creepy metal fence around it? Wrought iron, maybe?

 

[slaptastic]

Did it have a creepy metal fence around it? Wrought iron, maybe?

I believe so. It was kinda small. The cemetery that is.

 

[Robsama]

I plan on going here next. As well as the Abandoned Turnpike.

Have fun with all that asbestos and lead paint.

 

[Markus]

You're very very lucky your KJ didn't fall into a subsidence and you didn't get injured.

There is a reason why Route 61 is closed, plowed shut and a bypass.

I live about 1/2 hour away from Centralia and there's always some ******* who gets their Jeep/Truck/ATV stuck because the ground fellout around them.

I'll admit, the "town" is an oddity and it is creepy driving through there. I do, however, feel terrible for the families who got kicked out of their houses. The Odd Fellows cemetary recently got vandalized, too. Some kids kicked over tombstones and caused about 6k worth of damage.

If anyone goes there, I'd suggest NOT to drive on the closed section of 61. The danger is real and if you fall in, you're on your own. Oh, and please don't bother the residents...they don't like that.

Got to take a local's suggestions.

Would it be ok to hike down there on foot? Is that frowned upon?

 

[hyson]

Got to take a local's suggestions.

Would it be ok to hike down there on foot? Is that frowned upon?

Yeah, just park at that huge left arrow sign and you're there.

Hoofing it down is not a problem, although mine subsidence is still a major concern. You wouldn't want to fall in and get burned by scalding hot steam or asphalt, right?

Most of the surrounding trails are decent around that cemetary (hell, I've been on them), as it's theorized that the fire has moved out of the immediate area (Centralia Borough) and it's now around the periphery of borough (Route 61).

I edited and entered most of the data on the Wiki Centralia page so it is accurate for the most part.

I'd highy recommend David DeKok's Unseen Danger; A Tragedy of People, Government, and the Centralia Mine Fire for more on it.

 

[Dave]

I am going to Centralia on Saturday 5/22 and will be leaving realy early in the morning so we can spend the better part of the day there. Just planned it last night. Just going down there to explore. We will stay LEGAL and respect the closed down properties and land. There will be 2 jeeps going so far. Anyone that wants to meet up is welcome to join us. If interested pm me for details and we can swap cell#.



Dave

 

[JeepOwner07]

I would love to go, however you have your dates wrong, the saturday around that date is the 22nd so are you going on the 22nd or on sunday(23rd), Saturday i have to take part in a baptism i'm the Godfather, but if your going that sunday i could totally be there

 

[Dave]

I would love to go, however you have your dates wrong, the saturday around that date is the 22nd so are you going on the 22nd or on sunday(23rd), Saturday i have to take part in a baptism i'm the Godfather, but if your going that sunday i could totally be there

I fixed it. It is Saturday 5/22.......thanks for picking up my error. Right now that is the agreed on date.

Being a Godfather is more important though.

Dave

 

[Bandit1]

yes, as Dave said, we will be making a trip down to Centralia, PA on May 22 and I am leaving my house in Rensselaer, NY about 0630 and stopping at the first plaza heading south on RT 87. I am planning on getting there about 0700 and stopping for 30 min before continuing the trip down. if you are in the Albany area and want to meet up with us to convoy down, be at that plaza other wise, I will stop again just off exit 119 on RT 81 south. I am hoping that if all goes well we should be there about 1100-1200 on the 22nd.

 

[Dave]

yes, as Dave said, we will be making a trip down to Centralia, PA on May 22 and I am leaving my house in Rensselaer, NY about 0630 and stopping at the first plaza heading south on RT 87. I am planning on getting there about 0700 and stopping for 30 min before continuing the trip down. if you are in the Albany area and want to meet up with us to convoy down, be at that plaza other wise, I will stop again just off exit 119 on RT 81 south. I am hoping that if all goes well we should be there about 1100-1200 on the 22nd.

Hi Don.

I am leaving at 0600 (ouch) to try and catch up with you.

Dave

 

[Bandit1]

Hi Don.

I am leaving at 0600 (ouch) to try and catch up with you.

Dave

how did you know it was me??? LOL

 

[JeepOwner07]

I fixed it. It is Saturday 5/22.......thanks for picking up my error. Right now that is the agreed on date.

Being a Godfather is more important though.

Dave

Oh not only is being a Godfather more important, but avoiding the brutal attack and possible dismemberment from the Mother of my Godson, if i didnt show, is much more important as well LMAO.

Hope you guys have a blast, wish i could go, take lots of pics

 

[Bandit1]

Oh not only is being a Godfather more important, but avoiding the brutal attack and possible dismemberment from the Mother of my Godson, if i didnt show, is much more important as well LMAO.

Hope you guys have a blast, wish i could go, take lots of pics

yea we will, there will be more trips back i am sure