9 photos that’ll make you completely rethink the coal boom
WEBCheck out historic photos of these 9 coal mining-era sites from the rich southern WV coalfields to get a real sense of the industry’s massive impact on the region and nation. Use the “then” and “now” buttons above each place …
Bradshaw West Virginia: An Appalachian Coal Town in McDowell …
WEBJoin me as I continue exploring Appalachia's billion dollar Pocahontas Coalfield in the small town of Bradshaw West Virginia.
What You’ll Discover In These 7 Tiny West Virginia Mining Towns …
WEBDec 10, 2022 · What You’ll Discover In These 7 Tiny West Virginia Mining Towns Is Incredible. Explore the fascinating ghost towns of West Virginia, each with a rich coal mining history and unique remnants of the past.
APPALACHIAN COALFIELDS
WEBExplore the history and culture of coal mining in the Appalachian region through photos, maps, and stories. Find coal camps, mines, and towns in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and more.
West Virginia Coal Towns Reimagine Themselves Around The Great ... - NPR
WEBJul 20, 2020 · RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: The pandemic recession is forcing some parts of the U.S. to reimagine their economies. That's the case in Appalachia, where leaders are trying to move away from coal and...
Historian looks for patterns in vanishing town names
WEBJan 27, 2019 · Towns such as Stotesbury, in Raleigh County, have practically vanished as coal plays out in southern West Virginia. Bacontown, Battleship, Black Oak Bottom — though they no longer exist, these vanished communities are among nearly 300 towns that historian Carl Wolfe has cataloged in Raleigh County .
The forgotten history of the US' African American coal towns - BBC
WEBOct 24, 2022 · Fleeing white-led violence and racial segregation laws (known as Jim Crow laws) in Southern states after the end of the US Civil War and the abolition of slavery in 1865, African Americans streamed...
Coal Camp Maps - West Virginia
WEBExplore the history and culture of coal camps in West Virginia, where company towns were built to attract and house workers. Find maps of coal camps by county, from Wyoming to Cabell, and learn about their origins and features.
Life After Coal: The Decline and Rise of West Virginia Coal Country
WEBAug 7, 2020 · How has the decline of coal mining affected West Virginia's health, economy, and environment? Learn about the challenges and opportunities for coal communities to diversify and reinvent themselves in a decarbonizing world.
National Coal Heritage Area/ Coal Heritage Trail
WEBThe glorious mountains, charming towns, and deep rooted traditions are just a few of the appeals that draw visitors to the National Coal Heritage Area and make Southern West Virginia such an enchanting place to visit.
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