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The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia

The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia

Update: 2025-06-28
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On December 14, 1910, a deadly explosion rocked the Greeno Mine in Tacoma, Virginia, claiming 14 lives and leaving a lasting mark on the Appalachian coalfields. Today we tell the story of Irish immigrant Patrick Hagan, who once owned the land on which the mine was located, and the dangerous conditions that led to this tragedy.

It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

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The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia

The Greeno Mine Disaster: Tacoma, Virginia

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins