West Virginia Coal Wars
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Location2 | West Virginia |
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Start date | 1920 |
Also known as | Mine wars |
End date | 1921 |
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ID | 1103815 |
About West Virginia Coal Wars
The West Virginia coal wars, also known as the mine wars, arose out of a dispute between coal companies and miners. The West Virginia mine wars era began with the Cabin Creek and Paint Creek strike of 1912–1913.