Hello Marylanders,
Here's a page with some history about the "Georges Creek" region. Mining is still going strong here. It good coal, but I wish that this region was anthracite.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Creek_Valley
Dave
Frostburg
Coal History From Maryland in the "Georges Creek" Region
- dave brode
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- Joined: Fri. Jan. 15, 2010 5:47 pm
- Location: Frostburg, Maryland [western]
- Stoker Coal Boiler: Keystoker KAA-2
- Hand Fed Coal Boiler: used to have a 5 section Red Square
- Coal Size/Type: rice anthracite