Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Midlothian Coal Mines
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009
1. Midlothian Coal Mines Marker
South of here are the Midlothian Coal Mines, probably the oldest coal mines in America. Coal was first mined here before 1730, and during the Revolution, coal from these mines supplied the cannon foundry at Westham. The first railroad in Virginia was built from the Midlothian mines to the town of Manchester in 1831. The mines produced coal that was used in casting cannon at the Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond during the Civil War. Mining operations ceased in 1923.Erected 1987 by Department of Consevation and Historic Resourcecs. (Marker Number O-35.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 37° 30.151′ N, 77° 38.841′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Virginia, in Chesterfield County. Marker is on Midlothian Turnpike (U.S. 60) 0.2 miles east of Coalfield Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 10, 2009
2. Midlothian Turnpike (facing east)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salisbury (here, next to this marker); Union Raid On Coalfield Station (a few steps from this marker); Winfree Memorial Baptist Church - Midlothian Mine Disaster (approx. 0.3 miles away); Midlothian Elementary School (approx. half a mile away); Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.
Also see . . . Mid-Lothian Mines & Rail Roads Foundation. (Submitted on May 17, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,988 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
