Iron mining had begun in the early days of Patton Township, affording supply of ore for Centre Furnace. Scotia, a company town established by Andrew Carnegie, was one of the largest mining operations in the area. Scotia's population peaked at 400 in the 1890s before the mines closed in 1911. Lumber was sourced from the Scotia Barrens for a sawmill in Waddle from 1910 until 1915.
IrOn miNing haD beguN in the EArly DAys of pattOn ToWnshIp, affoRDing supply Of orE FOR centrE fuRNaCe. scoTia, a comPaNY toWn EstablisheD by anDrEW caRnegie, Was one OF the largesT MINIng operAtIOns In thE area. Scotia'S pOPulAtiON PeakEd aT 400 In the 1890s Before thE MInes closEd iN 1911. lUMbEr wAs sOurced fRom thE scotIA BaRrenS For a SAwmILl In wadDle from 1910 unTil 1915.