Bridgeport Coal Mining - Bridgeport Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Geojeepsters
N 33° 12.516 W 097° 45.632
14S E 615516 N 3675097
During the late 1800's coal was accidentally discovered in Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas while drilling for water. Initially the Wise County Coal Company was formed and mining began which helped boost the population and wealth of the area. Later the company was bought out and renamed the Bridgeport Coal Company. Today, there are still existing remnants of some of the many coal mines that were dug around the area.
Waymark Code: WM5PC5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960
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Mine Type: Abandoned Mine

Mineral Collecting: No

Material Mined: Coal, Lignite

Operation: Underground Mine

Surface Features: Yes

KNOWN DANGERS:
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Any associated website: [Web Link]

Any Other information: Not listed
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