Highlight • Historical Site
Black Diamond Shaft
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Sue
August 2, 2023
Hiking
This once 150 feet deep air shaft was put in place to ventilate a coal mine to keep it free from dangerous gasses. There is a short tunnel to access the interior and get a closer look. On the excavation sides, there is still evidence of marks left by the picks from miners.
Sue
January 8, 2024
Mountain biking
This once 150-foot-deep air shaft was put in place to ventilate a coal mine to keep it free from dangerous gasses. There is a short tunnel to access the interior and get a closer look. On the excavation sides, there is still evidence of marks left by the picks from miners.
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