Moravia in Appanoose County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Coal Mine Car
Wabash Depot/Moravia Historical Complex
| | 1903 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025
1. Coal Mine Car Marker
Mine cars hauled coal from the depths of the mineshaft to the surface, where it was loaded onto trucks. There were two types of mines in Appanoose County - slope mines and shaft mines. Slope mine cars were usually pulled by Shetland ponies or small mules. A miner could not stand erect, because tunnels were usually 28-44 inches high. The peak year for the industry was 1917, and Appanoose County was the third largest coal producing county with over 400 miles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 53.526′ N, 92° 49.508′ W. Marker is in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. It is on West North Street east of Myra Lane, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 W North St, Moravia IA 52571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in 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 and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wabash Depot (here, next to this marker); Section Car (a few steps from this marker); Emergency Siren (a few steps from this marker); Fairview School (within shouting distance of this marker); James Floyd Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); Summer Kitchen
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Also see . . . Wabash Depot Museum Complex. From the City of Moravia's website, more information on the historical train site. (Submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025
2. Coal Mine Car Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
