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.
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A decent grade of coal company housing.
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The houses have had additions and modifications such as carports, various kinds of outbuildings, enclosed porches, etc.
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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.
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Probably mine management housing. Somebody is going to keep warm this winter.
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Former company store has been demolished since this photo was taken.
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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
