ELKHORN COALFIELD

The Elkhorn Coalfied is in western Pike County, eastern Letcher County, and southern Floyd County. Along with the Harlan Coalfield and Hazard Coalfield, it has been one of the most productive coalfields in Kentucky. Mining centered around the renown Elkhorn No. 3 seam of coal. Rail service was provided by the L&N and C&O.

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TOWNS AND MINES:

BURDINE

DUNHAM

ESTILL

HEMPHILL

JENKINS

McDOWELL

McROBERTS

MILLSTONE

SECO

WAYLAND

WHEELWRIGHT

MISC.

EASTERN KENTUCKY COALFIELDS

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