In Virginia, coal was first mined near what city?

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In Virginia, coal was first mined near what city?

2007-06-03 11:33:00 · 2 answers · asked by darebedaremadd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Coal has been mined in Virginia since the 1700’s. The 1st major coal mine in Virginia was east of Richmond in the Triassic Basin near Midlothian in Chesterfield County.

2007-06-05 08:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by Metallic stuff 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whoweare/exhibits/coaltown/index.htm

This has some info on coal town in VA.

Coal isn't as big here as it is in West Virginia but there was a lot of coaling in SW VA like towns like Appalachia.

2007-06-03 18:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋