Yellow Dog Village
Abandoned Company Town
State: Pennsylvania
County: Armstrong County
Founded: 1920s
Abandoned: 1953
Peak Population: Company town
Yellow Dog Village was a company town for the Allegheny Coke Company. When the plant closed in 1953, everyone left. The streets, houses, company store, and water tower remained largely intact until vandalism and decay took hold.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Company store remains
- 1953 abandonment
- Water tower
Location
Address: Yellow Dog Village, PA
Coordinates: 40.75, -79.4833