Cherry Coal Mine Disaster
2017-03-28
Cherry, Illinois 259 Dead from Fire November 13, 1909 The Cherry Coal Mine Disaster is also known as the “Great Cherry Coal Mine Disaster.” This disaster took place in 1909.Read More →
Centralia’s Silent Hill
2017-03-28
Centralia, Pennsylvania is the favorite mining town here at the House. Not only does it have a constant fire burning beneath its surface, it was the inspiration behind the “Silent Hill” media franchise.Read More →
Accidents and Events 1867-1930
2017-03-28
This is a list of notable accidents and events that occurred in the Tri-Cities region: In March of 1867, Rev.Read More →
That’s a Flinch
2017-03-28
Alexander Wright was a locomotive fireman in Bristol, Virginia. Wright loved practical jokes, until one joke went horribly wrong.Read More →
Gate City’s Train Tragedy of 1940
2017-03-28
A mysterious collision occurred in Gate City, Virginia, on January 27, 1940. The victims’ families were never given reason as to why the tragedy happened, and the unknown lingers even today.Read More →
