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Coal Mining Ghost Stories with Local Historia

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Coal mining regions have long been hotbeds of folklore and great storytelling. Among the stories passed down through generations are those of ghosts in the mines. Folklorist George Korson documented numerous stories on his trips through the patch towns and villages of Pennsylvania’s anthracite region in the 1920s and 1930s. But other mining regions have similar tales. In this discussion with my friend Matt Maris from historical tour company Loca…
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Coal Mining Ghost Stories with Local Historia

Coal mining regions have long been hotbeds of folklore and great storytelling. Among the stories passed down through generations are those of ghosts in the mines. Folklorist George Korson documented numerous stories on his trips through the patch towns and villages of Pennsylvania’s anthracite region in the 1920s and 1930s. But other mining regions have similar tales. In this discussion with my friend Matt Maris from historical tour company Loca…

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Wynning History broke the news in on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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