Petroleum Centre
City of Mud
State: Pennsylvania
County: Venango County
Founded: 1866
Abandoned: 1873
Peak Population: 3,000
Located in the heart of the Oil Creek valley, Petroleum Centre was a banking and shipping hub notorious for its knee-deep mud and lawlessness. When the railroad bypassed it and oil prices dropped, it was abandoned. It is now a focal point of Oil Creek State Park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer/Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Home to Coal Oil Johnny
- Famous for extreme mud
- Inside Oil Creek State Park
Location
Address: Petroleum Centre, PA
Coordinates: 41.5167, -79.6833