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The Fraterville Mine Disaster

Stories of Appalachia
Stories of Appalachia
Episode • Jan 1, 2022 • 13m
In May of 1902 one of the best-run mine companies in the Coal Creek, Tennessee, area suffered a disaster when an explosion trapped and killed 216 miners, all but 3 of the adult male population of the Fraterville community. Today we tell that story. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app!