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The town was named in honor of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt , the legendary founder of the New York Central Railroad, which owned the coal company.

Today, the is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places , with nearly 100 original buildings still standing. The old company store, once the center of commerce for the miners, now serves as a community center for the residents who still call this "model town" home. 157224 zip

The houses were built from durable concrete block (later pressed-clay tile) rather than wood. Even more remarkable for 1919, the town featured a complete sewer system and indoor toilets—luxuries unheard of in neighboring mining communities. The town was named in honor of Commodore