Clearing trails filled with history!

[drfubar]

I'm off this morning to start clearing some trails on my property. I may try and get some video of my escapades. There are several coal mines, (8-12) reminiscent of a time when Dayton Coal and Iron Company during the 1800-1900 extracted coal to make coke for the iron industry located here. Dayton, (Smiths Crossroads), has a lot of history in the industry. There were 64 deaths from mine explosions in the Dayton mines from 1895-1902 with many bodies unretrievable because of the damage. I swear sitting in my tree stand before light, I've heard sounds that I can't identify. Sounds that send a shiver up your spine. Even sitting next to the fire at night, in the backyard, where mines honeycomb deep in the ridge under our feet, I've heard unidentifiable sounds coming from down the ridge. Those mines today I'm sure have had bears, rattlers and copperheads as residents. I never travel the "mine road" or the "tram road" without some sort of protection because of the animals, (and of course rogue Taliban). Today, as I said is going to be the tram road where miners filled small trolley cars with coal and pushed them to the extraction point near highway 30 and the "trail of tears". Yes, I even have a portion of the real "trail of tears" on my property. Who knows, those sounds I hear might be from The Cherokee's voices from years ago.........

Hopefully video to follow:

 

[sharp]

I'm off this morning to start clearing some trails on my property. I may try and get some video of my escapades. There are several coal mines, (5-6) reminiscent of a time when Dayton Coal and Iron Company during the 1800-1900 extracted coal to make coke for the iron industry located here. Dayton, (Smiths Crossroads), has a lot of history in the industry. There were 64 deaths from mine explosions in the Dayton mines from 1895-1902 with many bodies unretrievable because of the damage. I swear sitting in my tree stand before light, I've heard sounds that I can't identify. Sounds that send a shiver up your spine. Even sitting next to the fire at night, in the backyard, where mines honeycomb deep in the ridge under our feet, I've heard unidentifiable sounds coming from down the ridge. Those mines today I'm sure have had bears, rattlers and copperheads as residents. I never travel the "mine road" or the "tram road" without some sort of protection because of the animals, (and of course rogue Taliban). Today, as I said is going to be the tram road where miners filled small trolley cars with coal and pushed them to the extraction point near highway 30 and the "trail of tears". Yes, I even have a portion of the real "trail of tears" on my property. Who knows, those sounds I hear might be from The Cherokee's voices from years ago.........

Hopefully video to follow:

That's awesome! I love learning about history, keep us posted on what you learn about your property. You should try metal detecting there just for fun.

 

[drfubar]

That's awesome! I love learning about history, keep us posted on what you learn about your property. You should try metal detecting there just for fun.

I'm sure there is a lot of stuff here.. Never bought a detector.. Maybe in the future...

 

[GlockMeister]

I find this pretty interesting as well.. I also have about an 1/8th mile of the TOT original route running through the back half of my property. The forest service came through a few year ago marking it.. I thought it was just another old logging road. Amazing to me that as far apart as we are(7 hours or so) that this spans the distance.

 

[Montecresto]

I'm off this morning to start clearing some trails on my property. I may try and get some video of my escapades. There are several coal mines, (5-6) reminiscent of a time when Dayton Coal and Iron Company during the 1800-1900 extracted coal to make coke for the iron industry located here. Dayton, (Smiths Crossroads), has a lot of history in the industry. There were 64 deaths from mine explosions in the Dayton mines from 1895-1902 with many bodies unretrievable because of the damage. I swear sitting in my tree stand before light, I've heard sounds that I can't identify. Sounds that send a shiver up your spine. Even sitting next to the fire at night, in the backyard, where mines honeycomb deep in the ridge under our feet, I've heard unidentifiable sounds coming from down the ridge. Those mines today I'm sure have had bears, rattlers and copperheads as residents. I never travel the "mine road" or the "tram road" without some sort of protection because of the animals, (and of course rogue Taliban). Today, as I said is going to be the tram road where miners filled small trolley cars with coal and pushed them to the extraction point near highway 30 and the "trail of tears". Yes, I even have a portion of the real "trail of tears" on my property. Who knows, those sounds I hear might be from The Cherokee's voices from years ago.........

Hopefully video to follow:

That is totally cool to have that rich history on your own property. I don't believe in ghosts of the past, so I doubt if I'd hear the sounds that you do, but I sure would love the ride you have!!!

 

[drfubar]

That is totally cool to have that rich history on your own property. I don't believe in ghosts of the past, so I doubt if I'd hear the sounds that you do, but I sure would love the ride you have!!!

Ah, I don't necessarily believe either but noises can't be explained.

 

[drfubar]

Here is the video I threw together after I got back to the house.. I don't have the energy I used to have so I'm done for the day... Pickup again in the morning.

 

[sharp]

Here is the video I threw together after I got back to the house.. I don't have the energy I used to have so I'm done for the day... Pickup again in the morning.

They look good. Looks like fun.

 

[Delton]

Very cool man. Love hearing about history.

 

[drfubar]

Very cool man. Love hearing about history.

Nothing level, all leans to the cove. I got real close coming back out and thought another 6 inches and I'd be tumbling.. Dummy me had those street tires on and coming back out I almost didn't make the hill. Put the Evo's back on for tomorrows run.

 

[Montecresto]

Ah, I don't necessarily believe either but noises can't be explained.

Then they can't be explained, lol. But not to be sidetracked from the more important point, if you have historic mines and a piece of the ToT, you have a cool piece of property!

 

[drfubar]

Then they can't be explained, lol. But not to be sidetracked from the more important point, if you have historic mines and a piece of the ToT, you have a cool piece of property!

Absolutely. I'm very fortunate. I can see far enough to the east to see N. Carolina and the Tennessee river.

 

[joeymt33]

I'm now looking for a day off to come visit you instead of going to BullRun.


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[drfubar]

I'm now looking for a day off to come visit you instead of going to BullRun.


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Come on, don't be afraid. The dead miners only talk at night.

 

[joeymt33]

Come on, don't be afraid. The dead miners only talk at night.

The thing I'm scared of the most is you! Sir....





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[joeymt33]

However, I do love tearing s*** up with chainsaws and tractors.



This is my house site several years ago.


Of coarse, I could be valuable as I do own a chainsaw or two.......

 

[joeymt33]

You bring the people and I'll bring the saws. We should have that place cleared pretty quick!


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[drfubar]

However, I do love tearing s*** up with chainsaws and tractors.

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This is my house site several years ago.
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Of coarse, I could be valuable as I do own a chainsaw or two.......

The thing I'm scared of the most is you! Sir....





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All saws running?, You are a sick man. Sorry, I don't have anyone to run saws...

 

[JTW]

How many acres you got there Dr?

 

[drfubar]

How many acres you got there Dr?

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