From Bustling Mines to Quiet Streets: Van Lear, Kentucky
In the heart of Johnson County, Kentucky, lies Van Lear, a once bustling coal camp.
In the heart of Johnson County, Kentucky, lies Van Lear, a once bustling coal camp.
Today, Briceville, Tennessee, appears tranquil, but it played a pivotal role in the Coal Mine Wars of 1891-92.
The New Salem Baptist Church stands as the sole remaining structure in the now-deserted town of Tams, West Virginia.
The mountains and hollers of West Virginia are dotted with the remnants of communities past, reminders of earlier times when…