Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's Operation in Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'Although best known as the principal raw mineral in the manufacturing of glass, Silica sand finds wide use in many other important industries. During the war it was listed as a critical material being used in the manufature of aircraft enginces, steel castings, armor plate, silicate of soda, electrical porcelain, refactories, and many other important was materials. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's operation in Morgan County is the largest glass deposit in the world.'
'One of Morgan county's favorite centers of recreation is the Cacapon State Park Lake just off U. S. Route 522. Above is a view of the beach and the picturesque man made lake.'