Kaymoor in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —

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Photographed By Craig Doda, March 2, 2024

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Inscription. These stone and brick walls are remains of the fan house used to ventilate Kaymoor One Mine from 1919 to 1928. The confined spaces inside mines required extra ventilation to avoid the buildup of explosive gases and dust. Large fans moved air through the mines to prevent deadly explosions. Although an explosion never occurred at Kaymoor, the nearby mines of Red Ash and Rush Run were not so lucky. Explosions in 1900 and 1905 killed a total of 70 people.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 38° 2.88′ N, 81° 3.99′ W. Marker is in Kaymoor, West Virginia, in Fayette County. Marker is on Kaymoor Trail north of Kaymoor Miners Trail, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 879 Kaymoor Miners Trail, Fayetteville WV 25840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Busy Bench (a few steps from this marker); From Top to Bottom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Getting Coal Down (about 300 feet away); Protecting Bats (about 300 feet away); Going Up? (about

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500 feet away); Mountain Haulage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kaymoor One Mine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kaymoor Bottom (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kaymoor.

Photographed By Craig Doda, March 2, 2024

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Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.