About Old Forge, PA
Old Forge is a borough located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The city is known for, and named for, the creation of the first iron forge in 1789. The city is also known for Old Forge Pizza, a kind of pizza created by Mrs. Ghigiarelli, an Old Forge resident. Today this kind of pizza is served all over the western part of the state and as far away as Florida and Michigan. At one time the city has a thriving coal mining industry. Among the city's largest employers today are the Gabriel Sporting Goods Company and the King Coil Mattress Company. Students here are served by the Old Forge School District. There are numerous famous people with ties to the city including Robert Nardelli, CEO of the Chrysler Corporation and actor Allen Jones.