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Coal Mine Disasters

Farmington Mine Disaster November 20, 1968

Joanna Sergent February 1, 2022 a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Coal History, Farmington 1968, Farmington Mine Disaster, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, KyTnLiving, West Virginia, West Virginia history, Worst Coal Mining Disaster in US History

The December 1907 brought along change. The Bureau of Mines and Health and Safety regulations…

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Bloody December 1907 Coal Mine Disasters
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Bloody December 1907, Coal History, Consol, Consolidation Coal Company, Darr Mine Disaster, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, KyTnLiving, The Third Worst Coal Mining Disaster in US History 0 Comments

The Darr Mine Disaster of December 1907

The Darr Mine is the third-largest lethal mine disaster in America. In December 1907 there…

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January 30, 2022
Coal Mine Disasters
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KyTnLiving, Monongah Mine Disaster, West Virginia, West Virginia history, Worst Coal Mining Disaster in US History 0 Comments

Monongah: The Worst Mining Disaster of American History

Fairmont Coal Company had two mines in Monongah, West Virginia. The number 6 and number…

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January 27, 2022
Bloody December 1907 Coal Mine Disasters
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Bloody December 1907, Coal History, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, KyTnLiving, Naomi Mine Disaster, West Virginia, West Virginia history, Worst Coal Mining Disaster in US History 0 Comments

Naomi Mine Disaster of December 1, 1907

December 1907 would mark the bloodiest month in U.S. mining history. There would be five…

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January 25, 2022
Coal Mine Disasters Letcher Co History
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, Kentucky, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, Scotia Mine 0 Comments

Scotia 1976, The Twin Mining Disasters of Letcher Co Ky

It is with great respect to the widows and families of the 26 men who…

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January 23, 2022
Pikeville
Joanna Sergent 1957 Appalachian Flood, 1977 Appalachian Flood, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, Pike County, Pikeville, Pikeville Cut-Through Project 0 Comments

Pikeville Cut-Through Project

In 1957 Eastern Kentucky had a huge flood. January 29th through February 3, 1957 the…

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January 16, 2022
Pikeville
Joanna Sergent 1957 Appalachian Flood, a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, Kentucky, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, The Flood of 1957 0 Comments

The Flood of January 27th Through February 2nd 1957

Heavy rains are nothing new to the residents of the Appalachian Mountains. It is common…

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January 16, 2022
Letcher County Haunted History
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Civil War, Civil War Ghosts, Coal, Forgotten Battles, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, Kentucky, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, The Ghostly Riders of Whitesburg 0 Comments

Letcher County Haunted History: Part Four

The Haunted Rides of the Confederate Soldiers This will be the last of our Letcher…

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January 13, 2022
Letcher Co History Letcher County Haunted History
Joanna Sergent a time gone by, Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Civil War, Coal, Forgotten History, History of Appalachian People, Jenkins, Kentucky, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, Raven Rock, The Restless Solider, Will o Wisps, Willowisps 0 Comments

Letcher County Haunted History: Part Three

The Restless Solider Here at Kentucky Tennessee Living, we strive to keep this site nonpolitical…

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January 6, 2022
Letcher Co History Letcher County Tourism Letcher County Tourism
Joanna Sergent Appalachian History, Appalachian Mountains, Jenkins, Kentucky Tennessee Living, KY, KyTnLiving, Letcher County, Letcher County Tourism, Pine Mountain Trails, Pine Moutain 0 Comments

The Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail and the Pine Mountain Wildlife Corridor Project

Eastern Kentucky tourism has always been a huge part of our heart here at Kentucky…

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January 4, 2022

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