Near Sanford in Chatham County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Coal Glen Mine Disaster
circa May 27, 2017
1. Coal Glen Mine Disaster Marker
Erected 2017 by North Carolina office of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-123.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1925.
Location. 35° 34.889′ N, 79° 11.714′ W. Marker is near Sanford, North Carolina, in Chatham County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 501 and Walter Bright Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 501. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2717 Walter Bright Rd, Sanford NC 27330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Egypt Coal Mine (approx. 3.6 miles away); Endor Iron Works (approx. 3.6 miles away); Charles D. McIver (approx. 4.4 miles away); Granville Grant (approx. 6.3 miles away); Ramsey's Mill (approx. 6.6 miles away); General Robert E. Lee (approx. 8.1 miles away); Buffalo Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); A.A.F Seawell (approx. 9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2018. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on May 8, 2023. Photo 1. submitted on August 11, 2018. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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