Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District
The Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District is a 210 acres (0.85 km2) historic district near Whitley City, Kentucky which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. It is also designated 15MC808 and 15MC809.[1]
Barren Fork Coal Camp and Mine Archeological District | |
| Nearest city | Whitley City, Kentucky |
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| Coordinates | 36°46′39″N 84°28′07″W |
| Area | 210 acres (0.85 km2) |
| Built | 1879 |
| NRHP reference No. | 97001125[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 23, 1997 |
It is presumably located near or on Barren Fork Rd., north of Whitley City. The Barren Fork Cemetery is the most visible surviving element of the community.[2]
The Barren Fork Coal Camp was active until the mine was closed, upon vote by miners to join the United Mine Workers union.[3]
The district included three contributing structures and eight contributing sites. The historic function was as a processing site, for industry/processing/extraction. It was listed for its information potential.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Barren Fork Coal Camp" (PDF).
- "Barren Fork Coal Camp". Retrieved March 2, 2018.
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