Midlothian in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Headstock

Richmond Coal Basin

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Headstock Marker

Inscription.
This headstock, or headframe, is an exact replica of the one erected here in 1836 and stands directly above the 625' Middle Shaft mine. Weighing 17 tons, the replica is constructed with mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden dowels, keeping the wood structure true to the original. Systems of ropes and pulleys connected to a Cornish steam engine mechanized the work of raising and lowering men, mules, materials, and coal.

The entire depth of the 11' by 11' mine shaft was timbered and quartered with timbers into four narrower shafts, each with its own purpose. Two of the smaller shafts lowered and raised men, mules, materials, and coal, while two shafts ventilated the mine.

Mining operations ran here Monday through Saturday, 24 hours a day. Steam engines constantly pumped water from the mine every day, all day.

Erected by Chesterfield County and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 37° 29.734′ N, 77° 38.61′ W. Marker is in Midlothian, Virginia,

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in Chesterfield County. It can be reached from North Woolridge Road 0.2 miles north of Scotter Hills Lane, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located on the west side of Mid-Lothian Mines Park across North Woolridge Road from the main trails. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian VA 23114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Mines to Market (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bermuda Hundred Campaign (within

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Headstock Marker

shouting distance of this marker); Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. ¼ mile away); You Have Not Been Forgotten (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Mid-Lothian Mines and Rail Roads (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midlothian.

Also see . . . Mid-Lithuanian Mines Park: The Birthplace Of Virgin’s Coal Mining History. (Submitted on December 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Headstock Structure ruins image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. Headstock Structure ruins

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. Headstock Structure Ruins

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 27, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.