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WARRIORMINE, WV
Warrior Coal Co. opened the Warrior Mine in 1915-16. Mining was in the War Creek coal sesam. The mines closed in 1938, and today it is considered part of War, W.Va., the
state's southernmost "city."
Later coal operators (1940s-50s) at Warriormine included Jean Pocahontas Coal Co., Kestner Pocahontas Coal Co., and Fire Creek Coal Co.
A decent grade of coal company housing.
The houses have had additions and modifications such as carports, various kinds of outbuildings, enclosed porches, etc.
There are several types of structures extant in Warriormine. The company store used to stand in the grassy area in the center of the photo.
Probably mine management housing. Somebody is going to keep warm this winter.
Former company store has been demolished since this photo was taken.
Sources:
Schust, Alex P. Billion Dollar Coalfield. Two Mule Publishing, 2010.
Dobson, Sone & Valente, WV SHPO. West Virginia Historic Property Inventory Form, Warriormine Coal Company Store. 1991
WV state mining records
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1991 WV SHPO image
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