Coal Mining

Human Influence on the Appalachian Mountains

The Appalachian Mountains, located along the eastern edge of the United States, have existed since before humans lived there. Since…

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Who Were the Molly Maguires? And Did They Really Exist?

You might have heard about the Day of the Rope. It was June 21, 1877, and on that day, ten…

3 months ago

Murray City: An Ohio Ghost Town

At the height of the coal-mining industry, southeastern Ohio was home to dozens if not hundreds of small towns that…

2 years ago

Visit Thurmond, West Virginia, Coal Miner’s Ghost Town

Native Americans had a strong belief that the dark hollows of West Virginia were haunted by evil spirits. So it…

2 years ago

Coal Mining: Pros and Cons

"The average internet user (12 hours per week) uses over 300 pounds of coal annually for this purpose."When listening to…

3 years ago

Little Known History Detours: Mt. Olive, Illinois

If you're driving down I-55 in Central Illinois, you're likely to miss the sign for Mount Olive, Illinois. Some observant…

4 years ago

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