Monongah Mine Disaster
1907The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
8.0 mi away
Everything Mannington is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Mannington.
The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.
11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
The worst mining disaster in American history, killing 362 miners (possibly more) on December 6, 1907.
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A reconstructed frontier fort where settlers sheltered during Native American raids in the Revolutionary era.
Drive through this charming covered bridge, a rare surviving example of 19th-century bridge construction. It's a tangible link to a time when craftsmanship and community went hand-in-hand. The Simpson Creek Covered…
Welcome to the King Covered Bridge, a charming piece of Greene County history! This bridge isn't just a way to cross Hoover Run; it's a window into the past. Built sometime before 1880, the King Covered Bridge is a…
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Look left, and marvel at this unique bowstring concrete arch bridge, a testament to early 20th-century engineering! It’s not just any bridge; it’s a silent witness to Bridgeport’s industrial past. Built in 1924, this…
Stand on the very spot that defined the boundary between North and South, a line that shaped American history. In 1767, surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon reached this point on Brown's Hill. They marked it as…
This charming covered bridge isn't just a pretty sight; it's a window into Doddridge County's past. Back in the late 1880s, the county court decided they needed a reliable way to cross Pike's Fork of McElroy Creek. So,…