Coal History From Maryland in the "Georges Creek" Region

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dave brode
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Post by dave brode » Tue. Aug. 10, 2010 10:59 pm

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


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