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Pocahontas Mine No. 1

Pocahontas Mine No. 1 is a historic place in Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 12, 1994, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 94001651.

Pocahontas, Tazewell County, VirginiaListed October 12, 1994NRIS #94001651★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Pocahontas Mine No. 1?

Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine, also known as Pocahontas Mine No. 1, or Baby Mine, is an inactive coal mine in the Pocahontas Coalfield, in Pocahontas in western Virginia. The mine was the first in the sub-bituminous coal of the Pocahontas Coalfield, opening in 1882. In 1938 it became the first exhibition coal mine in the United States. Uniquely, it was possible to drive one's automobile through the mine, entering through the fan opening and exiting through the original entry. The practice continued until 1970, when it was discontinued due to damage to the roof of the mine from car exhaust.

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Listing details

Name
Pocahontas Mine No. 1
City
Pocahontas
County
Tazewell County
State
Virginia
Listed on the National Register
October 12, 1994
NRIS reference number
94001651
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
37.30762, -81.34696
When was Pocahontas Mine No. 1 listed on the National Register?

Pocahontas Mine No. 1 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 12, 1994.

Where is Pocahontas Mine No. 1 located?

Pocahontas Mine No. 1 is located in Pocahontas, Tazewell County, Virginia at approximately 37.30762, -81.34696. See the map above.

Is Pocahontas Mine No. 1 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pocahontas Mine No. 1 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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