Robindale

Pennsylvania invented the American company town — coal patches and oil booms that burned bright and short.

Robindale (formerly known as Smokeless) was an unincorporated rural community in East Wheatfield Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was destroyed by the Johnstown flood of 1977. To commemorate the town, a portion of PA Route 2008 (from PA Route 2009 to PA Route 56, the portion also known as Power Plant Road) was officially designated as the Robindale Memorial Highway by the PA General Assembly in 2024.

The on-the-ground condition of Robindale is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Here's the honest truth: access to Robindale is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Robindale is roughly 40.4005, -79.0370 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.