Place
Stirling Colliery Office
The site associated with Edison's first meeting with Shamokin investors.
The Stirling Colliery Office connects the Edison story to Shamokin's coal economy.
Where Investors Met
The Visitors Bureau identifies it as the location of Edison's first meeting with the local investors behind the illuminating company.
Coal Meets Electricity
Coal helped power the early electrical system, making this stop a bridge between mining, business, and invention.
Why This Place Matters
Coal wealth, local investors, and new electrical technology came together in Shamokin. Edison's system required more than invention: it needed buildings, capital, labor, customers, and local confidence.
Location
Shamokin, PA