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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