7 Pennsylvania Ghost Towns
Feb 15, 2017 · Coal mining in Centralia began in 1856 when the Coal Ridge Mine and the Locust Run Mine were opened. The other coal mines opened in the area included the Continental Mine opened in 1863, the Centralia Mine opened in 1862, and the Hazeldell Colliery Mine opened in 1960. For transportation, the town relied on the Mine Run Railroad built in 1854.