Battle of Blair Mountain
1921The largest armed labor uprising in U.S. history, where 10,000 coal miners fought for union rights in 1921.
9.7 mi away
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The largest armed labor uprising in U.S. history, where 10,000 coal miners fought for union rights in 1921.
4 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
The largest armed labor uprising in U.S. history, where 10,000 coal miners fought for union rights in 1921.
Right here, amid these rolling hills, lies the site of the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest labor uprising in American history. In late August and early September of 1921, thousands of armed coal miners clashed…
Here in Logan County sits a powerful reminder of West Virginia's coal heritage: Chesapeake & Ohio 2755, a massive steam locomotive. Built in 1947 by Lima Locomotive Works, this Kanawha-type engine, number 2755, was one…
Ever wonder what kind of house a coal baron and controversial sheriff lived in? You’re about to see it. This is the Chafin House, a stunning Shingle-style home built in 1900, once belonging to the infamous Don Chafin.…