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Coalwood is an unincorporated coal town in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. The coal mine in Coalwood reached its peak in the 1950s and ceased production on October 1, 1986. As of the 1990 census—the last time the town was counted separately—the population was 900. The town is the … See more
Coalwood was founded by George Lafayette Carter in 1905. He came on the back of a mule and eventually found rich seams of coal, and bought 20,000 acres (80 km ). He… See more
Once a year, in October, Coalwood hosted an October Sky festival in honor of the accomplishments of the Rocket Boys. Many scientists and astronauts attended and Homer Hickam always made an appearance. The 2007 festival also represented the … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Coalwood: Then & Now - Coalwood, West Virginia
WEBThen And Now. From time to time, someone will ask us to describe Coalwood today (2007) versus Coalwood in the heyday of the Rocket Boys (late 1950s). Here is a summary: …
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WEBLearn about the history of Coalwood, West Virginia, the birthplace of Homer Hickam and the inspiration for the movie October Sky. Explore the photos, oral histories, books, …
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WEBOct 10, 2014 · Coalwood, WV. About 8 miles south of Welch. Coalwood, WV has earned a sense of fame since its native son, Homer Hickam, wrote the book "Rocket Boys"; it …
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