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Minden was a mining town in Fayette County, owned by Paddy Rend in 1899. The mines were closed in the 1950's.

1. Portion of Minden Coal Camp Looking Toward Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:: 038977
Title:: Portion of Minden Coal Camp Looking Toward Oak Hill, W. Va.
Description:: Minden was a mining town in Fayette County, owned by Paddy Rend in 1899. The mines were closed in the 1950's.

View from across the tracks of the mine facilities.

2. Whipple Colliery Company Shaft Mine, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:: 052232
Title:: Whipple Colliery Company Shaft Mine, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: View from across the tracks of the mine facilities.