Mid-Lothian Mines Park - Midlothian, VA
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bluesnote
N 37° 29.419 W 077° 38.611
18S E 266287 N 4152549
This is the main mine of the Midlothian Mines park.
Waymark Code: WMJQPG
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/19/2013
Views: 2
The plaque says, "South of here are the Midlothian Coal Mines, probably the oldest coal mines in America. Coal was first mined here before 1730, and during the Revolution, coal from these mines supplied the canon foundry at Westham. The first railroad in Virginia was built from the Midlothian mines to the town of Manchester in 1831. The mines produced coal that was used in casting cannon at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond during the Civil War. Mining operations ceased in 1923."
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Admission Prices:
free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
Hours of Operation: Not listed
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