sparkstarter | East Palestine, Leetonia, Salineville: The spent coal wealth of Columbiana County, Ohio @sparkstarter | Uploaded 10 months ago | Updated 3 hours ago
Embark on a captivating journey through the development of Columbiana County's coal fields! From the early days of small local coal banks to the impact of railroads and the rise of major mining operations, this video unveils the intricate history of the county's coal industry. Delve into the stories of key players like the Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company and the Big Vein Coal Company, and explore the significant role of East Palestine and Salineville in shaping the region's coal landscape. Discover how the coke industry in Leetonia played a crucial role, and learn about the overall coal production in 1903.
Explore the Abandoned Mining Operations at:
https://gis.ohiodnr.gov/MapViewer/?config=OhioMines
Embark on a captivating journey through the development of Columbiana County's coal fields! From the early days of small local coal banks to the impact of railroads and the rise of major mining operations, this video unveils the intricate history of the county's coal industry. Delve into the stories of key players like the Ohio and Pennsylvania Coal Company and the Big Vein Coal Company, and explore the significant role of East Palestine and Salineville in shaping the region's coal landscape. Discover how the coke industry in Leetonia played a crucial role, and learn about the overall coal production in 1903.
Explore the Abandoned Mining Operations at:
https://gis.ohiodnr.gov/MapViewer/?config=OhioMines
