Bridgeport Coal Mining - Bridgeport Texas
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
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