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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 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 See more
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WEBIn 1905, Carter bought some 20,000 acres in McDowell County's "smokeless" coalfields, and began constructing an industrial community out of the wilderness. He named it …
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WEBThe memories of Coalwood are still very much alive for many people, but unless you used to live there, there's not much left to give a visitor any idea of what the town used to be …
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WEBIn October 1957, news of the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 reaches the town of Coalwood, West Virginia, where most male residents work in the coal mines. As the …
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History Timeline - Coalwood, West Virginia
WEBNov 12, 2010 · Snakeroot Post Office established September 20, 1869. This would be on the present-day site of Coalwood. (Source: National Archives, Post office records.) …
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WEBAt its peak, Coalwood was home to some 2,000 Southern West Virginians. Their ethnic origins were listed in company records as “Bohemian, Croatian, Syrian, Slavish, and …
Coalwood - West Virginia
WEBCoalwood. Coalwood is located just off of the National Coal Heritage scenic Highway. From Bluefield, follow US Rt. 52 north for just over 35 miles (over 1hr), and then turn left …
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WEBAbout 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 became the movie, "October Sky".
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WEBCoalwood. - A A + A. Early 20th century. 6 miles southwest of Welch, via U.S. 52, then WV 16. Houses (S. Allen Chambers, Jr.) ☰ SEE METADATA. Coal company towns and …
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