The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

On December 14, 1910, a deadly explosion rocked the Greeno Mine in Tacoma, Virginia, claiming 14 lives and leaving a lasting mark on the Appalachian coalfields. Today we tell the story of Irish immigrant Patrick Hagan, who once owned the land on which the mine was located, and the dangerous conditions that led to this tragedy.It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Subscribe to the Stories podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening!

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