MCCLURE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Early Industry Photo above shows factory building number 2 with a large group of employees in 1910. This was the Union Furniture and Manufacturing Company of McClure. At its peak of operation 80 men were employed. The virgin forest with its giant stand of conifers and hardwoods would naturally make lumbering the first industry. The Jacob Smith sawmill, which antedates the town, was located in the general area of west Specht street, where it is intersected by Helfrick Street. The Joseph Johnson Steam Stave mill was also located here. Both these mills were later owned and operated by Jacob Howell, an old Dutchman. Mr. Howell was an enterprising person who also kept bees. He had as many as 75 hives at one time. In the spring, he tapped the maple trees on the ridge to make syrup. The sawmill was operated by water power and had an up-and-down saw, as opposed to the conventional circular kind, and in appearance was like a cross cut saw set on end, The mill dam impounded a sizable amount of water on which the boys of early McClure floated rafts and fished for perch, sunfish, and eels. There was a grove of large trees adjacent to the mill and this was the place where Gypsies camped when they came to McClure. Lumbering and the Railroad – Until 1890, the virgin timber – mammoth white pines, three and four feet in diameter, yellow pines a hundred feet high – covering Shade Mountain back of McClure had been untouched by the axe of man, the inaccessibility to markets having been the cause of its sparing. When the railroad came through town, it brought the doom of the forests. In 1890, Marcy and Burtle of Shamokin started operations n which the large trees were cut and removed from Shade Mountain, south of town. They used McClure as a base and shipping point, and continued the lumbering business for the next ten years; the logs were not milled here, but were shipped as they came from the mountain to other points. To speed up production a chute was made of hewn logs. It reached from the top of Shade Mountain down the North side of the mountain and all the way to a wharf located south of West Walker Street and West of the small stream. For one year this method was used and then discontinued because practically all the logs "jumped the chute" and were damaged. One log that jumped out of the chute plunged through the cellar of the Henry Wagner home, located in the area of the present day reservoir, No one was injured and the house has since been removed, Abe Holshue said that he would eat the first log to mail the complete run. It is said that only one made the run from the top of the mountain to the wharf. It is not known whether Abe gnawed on the log like a beaver, or cooked in into a pulp and ate it like soup. For many years, the long narrow chute could easily be seen on the mountain, especially when outlined by the winter snow. Short sections of it can still be seen. At the turn of the century John E. Wagner, in 1967 was 41 years of age, built a stove mill and a sawmill on the same site where the wharf was located. In 1905, John I. Gill purchased the Wagner mill and continued removing trees from the mountain until 1915. Mr. Gill was also a coal dealer and a large coal storage shed was located in his mill yard. Others engaged in the sawmill business were: Dr. Smith, Isaac Middleswarth, George Wagner, Aaron Howel1, Jackson Baker, Amos Howell and Charles A. Wagner. None of these mills are in existence today. With all abundance of raw materials on hand, the manufacturer of furniture became a thriving industry. This industry originated soon after the turn of the century when Henry W. Knepp began manufacturing furniture. His plant, at first a stable, was located on the East side of Stuck Street a short distance north of its intersection with Specht Street, Pal Huffnaugle was general foreman, Jacob Heeter assistant, and W. A. McGlaughlin finished the furniture, which consisted of kitchen cabinets, dry sinks, cupboards, hat racks and dressers. Thomas H. Spigelmyer later became associated with Mr. Knepp. On August 24, 1907, this plant was destroyed by fire. Caskets were also manufactured for a time in McClure. During World War I the Fold Easy Manufacturing Company made thousands of cots and folding chairs. A picture, too laded to be used, contained these employees Cloyd Olt, Pal Huffnaugle, J. Kerns, Beulah Huffnaugle, Thomas Spigelmyer (Manager), and Mr. Corbit. A company to construct automobile and truck bodies was begun by A. C. Weader and Charles F. Gilbert; Herbert Weader became part of the company, and in 1924 assumed full responsibility. The truck making business did not work out and lasted only a short time, Park, his son, then look over and operated a planning mill, coal and cement business for awhile, until 1926 when he accepted the position of rural mail carrier. Herbert Weader again took over and had a hatchery and feed business on the first floor of what was known as the Playhouse. The hatchery was in the front and the feed store in the rear. He carried on this business until he lost his life in a tragic explosion in 1938.

Who Represent McClure Borough, Snyder County, Pennsylvania Snyder County Commissioners Joe Kantz Chuck Steininger Adam Ewig http://www.snydercounty.org/departments/commissioners/ PA 85th Legislative District State Representative David H. Rowe https://www.repdavidrowe.com/ District 85 - 2022 Map PA District 27 State Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver https://senatorculver.com/ COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS Who Represent McClure Borough, Snyder County, Pennsylvania McClure Borough Officials can be located here . Congressman PA 15th District Glenn "GT" Thompson https://thompson.house.gov/ US Senator John Fetterman https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/ US Senator Dave McCormick https://www.mccoremick.senate.gov/

Looking for any information pertaining to a business in the Borough of McClure. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accounting | Bank | Post Office Church's Tax & Accounting Services 1073 Samuel's Church Road McClure, PA 17841 (717) 543-4960 Mifflin County Savings (MCS) Bank P.O.Box 40, 1 East Specht Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-3500 Fax (570) 658-3301 Lobby Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm. Wednesday9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday9:00 a.m. - Noon Drive Through Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday8:30 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday8:30 a.m. - Noon McClure Post Office 1 South Brown Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 597-0062 Retail Hours Mon-Fri 7:45am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sat 7:45am - 12:00pm Sun Closed Lobby Hours Mon-Sat 6:00am - 8:00pm Sun Closed Pickup Services Hours Mon-Fri 6:45am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:15pm Sat 6:45am - 4:00pm Sun Closed Last Collection Hours Mon-Fri 4:00pm Sat 12:00pm Sun Closed PO Box Access Hours Mon-Sat 6:00am - 8:00pm Sun Closed PO Box Delivery Time Mon-Sat 10:00am Sun Closed Heating Oil Boonie & Son, Inc. 2 E. Walker Street, McClure, PA 17841-9704 Grocery & Food Hillside Market Grocery Store 7650 Old Stage Road, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-6111 Dollar General 23 Pine Crest Drive, McClure, PA 17841 Frank's OIP 25620 Route 522, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-3220 American Legion Post 942, Auxiliary & Sons of the American Legion 36 E. Ohio St. McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 541-6725 Automotive | Farm | Small Engine Repair Bob's Auto Repair 78 W. Specht Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-3874 Top Star Gas Station & McClure Deli P.O.Box 108, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-3858 TNT Auto Deals & Notary Services 35 N. Stuck Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-2222 FixitDenny Garage, LLC 8 Shade Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (272) 231-0831 Zeist Equipment 22350 Route 522, Beaver Springs, PA Phone: (570) 922-4926 info@zeisetequip.com The Simple Life 448 Walk Snook Road McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 541-0759 Email: natashaaitkins05@gmail.com Wise Guys Farm 1750 Fairview Road, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-6175 Email: wiseguysfarm17@gmail.com Facebook https://wiseguysfruit.wordpress.com/ Harvest View Farm 61 Harvest View Lane McClure, PA 17841 Ewing Small Engine Repair 509 Pine Crest Drive, McClure, PA 17841 (570) 658-6039 or (570) 765-0514 Skilled Trades Industry | Plumbing | Electric | Heating | Woodwork | Construction | Demolition Lozier Corporation, Inc. 48 East Ohio Street, McClure, PA 17841-8884 Phone: (570) 658-8111 Erb's Plumbing & Heating 8 West Kline Alley, McClure, PA 17841-9712 (570) 658-6552 Bubb's Plumbing & Electric 8 North Library Lane Ext., McClure, PA 17841 (570) 658-9526 Middle Creek Woodwork & Construction 8 East Railroad Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 541-3251 Facebook 3G Woodcarver, LLC. 27 East High Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: 570-658-7033 | https://www.facebook.com/3GCarver/ Central PA Billets 50 East Ohio Street, McClure, PA 17841 Email: cpabillets@gmail.com (717) 250-5711 | (717) 994-5788 Nate's Construction Ulsh Gap Road, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 541-2440 C & C Home Improvement 965 Lowell Road, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 765-6236 Decatur Demolition & Restoration, LLC 5 Bubb Alley, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 765-8548 Healthcare | Emergency | Surplus Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems 21 South Zellers Street McClure, PA 17841 Liberty Guns & Emergency 59 Pine Lane, McClure, Pa 17841 (570) 543-2100 G.L. Laub Surplus & Hardware 9 North Zellers Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (570) 658-2609 Army/Navy Surplus & Hardware Facebook Hair Stylist | Gifts | Photographer | Designs Tammy at the Cutting Edge 37 East High Street, McClure, PA 17841 (570) 658-4627 Custom Cuts by Amie 4923 Ridge Road, Beaver Springs, PA (570) 658-4080 Bella Vida Beauty 35 N. Stuck Street, McClure, PA - (570) 953-4346 Hours of Operation Mon - Tues 8:00 -5:00 Wednesday 12:00-8:00 More Details go to the Facebook Link. Beaver Mountain Candle Co. P.O.Box 311, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (619) 663-9425 Email: sales@beavermtcandle.com Wicked Buy P.O.Box 311, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (619) 663-9425 Email: sales@wickedbuy.com Paul Wagner Photo 3145 Ridge Road, Beaver Springs, PA Phone: (570) 658-6504 Higher Ground Digital Creations, LLC 27 East High Street, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (717) 437-5916 Website - Logos - Digital Marketing & Advertising S. Henry Jewelry Repair & Design 1310 Summit Road, McClure, PA 17841 Phone: (717) 348-8339 Email: shenryjewelryrepair@gmail.com NEW IN TOWN OR HERE FOR A WEEKEND ESCAPE? Explore the local scene with our curated list of places around town. If you're a small business in McClure and don't find your establishment on the list, please email us at mcclure_1867@ymail.com with your information. We're eager to include and promote your business!

Email Us If you have a question or would like to get some information about anything in the Borough of McClure please just send us an email. Thank You! Email Us Andrew S. Benner, Boro. Council President Phone 570.658.7033 Email mcclure_1867@ymail.com Juli Jones, Borough Secretary - Treasurer Phone 570.658.8006 Email mcclureborosec@gmail.com Melissa Moyer, Municipal Secretary - Treasurer Phone 570.658.4755 Email mccluremunicipal@gmail.com McClure Borough Council Address 1 N. Forbes Street P.O. Box 407 McClure, PA 17841-0407 McClure Borough Municipal Authority Address 1 N. Forbes Street P.O. Box 138 McClure, PA 17841-0138

The McClure Borough utilizes Central Keystone Council of Governments for Rental Inspections, issuing Rental Permits, and Building Permits. RENTAL & BUILDING PERMITS The McClure Borough utilizes Central Keystone Council of Governments for Rental Inspections, issuing Rental Permits, and Building Permits. Rental Permit Landlord | Tenant Rental Permits Link https://www.ckcog.com/services/rental-permits/ Preparing for Inspection Rental Property Inspection Brochure Rental Property Maintenance Common Code Violations Smoke Detector Placement Carbon Monoxide Safety Property Maintenance Pre-inspection Checklist Rental Property License Application Application Contact Information Central Keystone Council of Government (CKCOG): By Mail: 1 610 Industrial Blvd.,Suite 400A Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-522-1326 (P) 1-877-457-9401 Toll Free 570-522-1327 (F) Office Hours : Monday - Friday 8:30 - Noon; 1pm - 4:30 pm Requirements for Building Permits If needing of a building permit it must be obtained from Central Keystone Council of Government (CKCOG). All building permits must go through (CKCOG). Website: https://www.ckcog.com/ Here is a direct link to the building permit form to be filled out. https://www.ckcog.com/services/building-permits/ Building Permit Application Application Contact Information Central Keystone Council of Government (CKCOG): By Mail: 1 610 Industrial Blvd.,Suite 400A Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-522-1326 (P) 1-877-457-9401 Toll Free 570-522-1327 (F) Office Hours : Monday - Friday 8:30 - Noon; 1pm - 4:30 pm Residential Building Permits A UCC Building Permit is required if you intend to construct, enlarge, convert, move, demolish or change the occupancy of any residential building (1-2 family dwelling) or accessory structure regulated by the Uniform Construction Code. UCC Building Permits are required for: ALL new construction Any living space addition Attached garages (including one attached only by a breezeway). Any deck or ramp with a floor over 30” from the ground (attached or detached) Any roof repair/replacement of framing when attached to the house Any roof addition when attached to the house, including those for decks and porches Any renovations that change means of egress, move or cut into load-bearing walls, and/or change or move plumbing or electric. All in-ground swimming pools or above-ground pools that have more than 24” of water AND are permanent Any fence over 6′ in height (fences of any height may require Zoning or Municipality approval) Any masonry or retaining wall 4’ or more in height Any detached accessory structure over 1000 sq. ft. (such structure may still require Zoning or Municipal approval) REMEMBER – Before Starting Any Project, CALL: Your Local Borough or Township Office, even if your project does not require a UCC Building Permit, it may require approval from the Municipality or County. PA One-Call at 1.800.242.1776 or 811 before you start digging. Your County Soil Conservation District. (Snyder County ) Your County Planning Commission PLEASE NOTE: Agricultural buildings (i.e. chicken houses, agricultural storage buildings) are exempt from the UCC Building Permit requirement, but are still subject to all other Local, County and State approvals and/or Zoning Permits. You must still complete an Agricultural Building Exemption Form and return it to this office prior to beginning work. Commercial Building Permits https://www.ckcog.com/services/building-permits/commercial-building-permits/

MCCLURE HISTORICAL SOCIETY CONTRIBUTE TO HISTORY! If you wish to donate items or become a part of the Historical Society, kindly reach out to Andrew Benner at mcclure_1867@ymail.com or mail your contributions to: McClure Historical Society 27 E. High Street, McClure, PA 17841 We appreciate your enthusiasm for preserving the history of McClure. Thank you for your support! History of McClure Plain Dealer DISCOVERING MCCLURE'S HISTORY "A journey of life for some, a discovery of our rich history for all". ~ Andrew S. Benner A Community is Born Established 1867 Col. Alexander K. McClure Namesake of our Town Early Industry McClure Bean Soup Founded 1883 Local Schools McClure Borough & West Beaver Township Railroading in McClure Sunbury & Lewistown Railroad Follow McClure Historical Society @McClure1867

MCCLURE ORGANIZATIONS & USEFUL WEBSITE LINKS http://www.yellowpages.com http://www.ussearch.com http://www.whitepages.com Fema Maps for Snyder County VisitPA.com is the official tourism website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Festival & Fair Sites McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair Beaver Community Fair PA State Assoc. of County Fairs Revitalization Committee Union Cemetery Association American Legion Post 942 American Legion Auxiliary 942 McClure SAL Squadron 942 Veterans Memorial Pool McClure Historical Society McClure QRS Volunteer Fire Company Grant & School Sites Federal Grant website Pennsylvania Grant website Midd-West School District Website Juniata Christian School Website Mifflin County Christian Academy Website PennDOT website Pennsylvania website U.S. Dept. of Homeland Secruity Pennsylvania DCNR National Oceanic & Atomospheric Adminstration (NOAA)

HOW TO FIND US! From Harrisburg 1. Merge onto US-22 W 2. Take the PA-333 exit towards Thompsontown/E. Salem 3. Turn right onto PA-333 E 4. Continue onto PA-235 N 5. Turn left to stay on PA-235 N 6. Turn right at light onto PA-235 N/PA-35 N 7. Take the first left onto PA-235 N 8. Turn left onto US-522 S/Beaver Ave. - Continue to follow US-522 S to McClure From State College 1. Take US-322 E 2. Continue onto US-22 E/US-522 N 3. Take the exit toward US-522 N/Walnut St. 4. Merge onto US-522 N/Logan St. 5. Turn left onto US-522 N/S. Walnut St. - Continue to follow US-522 N to McClure From Willamsport 1 . Take US-15 S/Montgomery Pike -Continue on US-15 S 2. Turn right onto PA-45 W/Market St. - Continue to follow PA-45 W 3. Turn left onto PA-104 S/S 10th St. - Continue to follow PA-104 S 4. Turn right onto US-522 S/W Market St. - Continue to follow US-522 S to McClure Google Maps Google Maps - Click on the link above and it will take you to Google Maps. It shows a lot of activities and locations of things in McClure and West Beaver Township. Enjoy!

MCCLURE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Local Schools in McClure Borough | West Beaver Township McClure High School Public schools followed the Free-school law of 1834. Prior to those schools were privately supported by parents of the children attending them. In 1901, a new school house was built on the site of the two story structure for it. Through there were four large rooms, three of which were used for the grades and one for the high school, which opened in 1908. In the early 1920’s, the rural school consolidation movement began in the County, before construction of the old West Beaver High School building in 1928, students attended school in the building that was known as the McClure Fire Hall. The West Beaver Township High School was organized in 1908 with a two year curriculum. In 1914, the curriculum was lengthened to three years, in 1921, it was reduced back to two years and in 1928, it was made a four-year curriculum. The West Beaver Schools reached their peak in growth and stature during the two decades in which W. Michael Weader served as principal. By 1934, West Beaver Township had completely consolidated its schools. All students, grades 1st through 12th were housed in the West Beaver building at McClure. The school was frequently labeled McClure High School. For twenty-eight years, this school became the hub of the community interest and activity. The elementary school regularly excelled in scholarship, as was indicated by outstanding performance in the County Scholastic Contests. Entrance into high school was determined by a testing program administered by or through the County Superintendent of Schools. McClure High School Alma Mater Rah! Rah! Rah! McClure High School To you we raise this tune; Praises we give you now for The Orange and Maroon. We are all for you And for your team so true We’ll fight, fight, fight for victory and right, And we’ll show what McClure High can do. Rah! Rah! Rah! For the gang, boys The gang so proud and true; Loyal we’ll play the game For M.H.S. and you. Our banners grandly shall wave where e’re we roam We’ll fight, fight, fight for victory and right And we’ll all come marching home. West Beaver Elementary 1980 - 2012 In 2004, consolidation rapped at the Midd-West School District in Snyder County as it was voted on joining Middleburg High School and West Snyder High School, two schools there were considered “huge” inner school district rivals. Then in 2005, the work started with the new high school Midd-West High (old Middleburg High School). West Snyder High School was turned into a Middle School, the grades were 5th through 8th grade, and West Beaver Elementary School was turned into a K-4 grade school. Another part of the consolidation was that the Beaver Vocational High School (Beaver Adams Elementary School) in Beaver Springs was closed down and sold. The class of 2005 went from Middleburg having 103 students in their graduating class and West Snyder having 63 students in their class to a new total for Midd-West High School of 166 students. The new mascot was voted on by the students, the choices were: Marauders, Mustangs and Pirates. The mustang was the winner of the contest. In 2010, the then “new” Midd-West High School underwent a complete overhaul of the old Middleburg High School. The entire building was taken down and a newer and “greener” building was built in its place. On May 14th, 2012, the Midd-West School Board voted (5 Yes to 4 No) to close West Beaver Elementary School and Perry-West-Perry Elementary school (Mt. Pleasant Mills). West Beaver Elementary School officially closed on July 1st, 2012. West Snyder was turned into a K-5 elementary school and everyone else went to the schools in Middleburg (H.S., M.S., or the elementary school). The closure of the school ended a long history of schools in West Beaver Township, from the one room school houses in the late 1880's to 2012. McClure can be proud of the great educational institutes that were in it's confines for the nearly 130 years that they were there; they will be missed and remembered by the ones that roamed those hallways. Something to note for future generations West Beaver Elementary did not go down with out a final fight. Nearly 500 signatures on petitions, McClure Borough Council President (Mr. A. S. Benner speaking at the school board meetings) and many concern parents / citizen of McClure and Western Snyder County, went to the meetings to fight for the last pubic school in McClure.

The first burial on record was that of Bertha Mary Klinger, January 22, 1906. However, Sallie Urtie Rebecca Renninger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Renninger, born Aug. 16, 1887 and died at 5 months of age, was buried there. MCCLURE UNION CEMETERY ASSOCIATION BOARD McClure owes much to the vision of the men who spent much time and energy to add a beautiful cemetery to this community. At first quite small, it now has six sections. Plans are in the making to add yet another two and a hall acre to the East side. The first burial on record was that of Bertha Mary Klinger, January 22, 1906. However, Sallie Urtie Rebecca Renninger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Renninger, born Aug. 16, 1887 and died at 5 months of age, was buried there. On February 28, 1888 the members of the four different congregations of McClure met in the G.A.R. Hall. Henry Kahley was chosen president; Roswell Rothrock, secretary, and Isaac Dreese, treasurer. Chairperson Nancy Duff Grounds Keeper Dave Weader Secretary - Treasurer Karen Seagall CURRENT TRUSTEES Corey Hoffman Kip Erb Sharon Wright Edwin Weader Andrew Benner Dan Sellers Veterans Cemetary Listing

Town Information such as Census, Emergency Services, Alerts, SWIFT 911, Business Directory, Climate, F.A.Q., Historical Society, Voting and Useful Links. TOWN ORIENTATION Census Click the link for information on the United States Census for McClure Borough. Climate Click here for information about the weather and other related items dealing just with the Borough of McClure. Church Directory Click here for all the churches that are located in the McClure Borough and the West Beaver Township area. F.A.Q Click here for the Frequently asked questions and answers. Business Directory Click here for all the businesses that are located in the McClure Borough and the West Beaver Township area. Historical Society Click here for information about the McClure Historical Society and anything about the History of McClure . Organizations & Useful Links Links for organizations in McClure and other events and activities. VOTING Click here on the link to get information pertaining to voting in the Borough of McClure. BOROUGH INFORMATION BOROUGH OFFICIALS Listing of the Borough Council Members, Mayor and Borough Authority Members, as well as meeting dates. DOCUMENT PORTAL McClure Borough Council Meeting agenda, minutes; McClure Municipal Authority Meeting Minutes and other documents for each entity. Forms, permits, maps, ordinances and resolutions are in the portal. S.T.A.R. Award This Award is given by the McClure Borough Council for Special Thanks And Recognition (S.T.A.R.) for some one in McClure that has made a difference in our community. Emergency Services & Management Click here for the Emergency Services information for McClure and Snyder County. Police & Community Watch Click here for information about the police and community watch, contact information. Elected Officials Click here on the link to get information pertaining to elected officials serving the Borough of McClure, Snyder County, Penna. CODE OF ORDINANCES Click here for a link to the borough Code of Ordinances. PERMITS Click here for a link to the Rental Property forms and information with Rental Properties. Also for the Rental Ordinance and forms. Visit the CK-COG website for more information about Building Permits Hometown Hero Banner Program Click here for a link to the McClure Hometown Hero Banner Program information and application.

The McClure Cave is about one-half mile long and has three different “rooms,” with the largest being 300 feet long and 15 feet high. There are stalagmites and different formations throughout and a small pool of water that glistens with calcite rafts, or crystals. McClure Cave Pennsylvania's 31st Longest Cave The McClure Cave is about one-half mile long and has three different “rooms,” with the largest being 300 feet long and 15 feet high. There are stalagmites and different formations throughout and a small pool of water that glistens with calcite rafts, or crystals. Interested in a tour? The McClure Cave is now gated and any interested visitors are invited to contact the conservancy at McClureCave@karst.org Mid-Atlantic Karst Conservancy - McClure Cave Rules ... There are rules to follow. To keep yourself clean and preserve the interior of the cave, explorers are encouraged to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sturdy shoes and gloves. The gloves are necessary to protect the formations inside the cave, which can be ruined by skin oils if touched