coal mines

  • An abandoned, dimly lit mine tunnel with rusty tracks, wooden supports, and wet, muddy ground surrounded by rocky, yellow-brown walls. Light shines faintly from the far end of the tunnel.

    15 Eerie Photos of Abandoned Coal Mines

    Check out these abandoned coal mines, which have long since turned into dilapidated, creepy caves that belong in a horror flick.

    In 1924, coal mining in America was at its peak, employing over 860,000 miners. Today, employment numbers are slightly over 40,000. Want more proof that the industry is on the decline? Just take a look at these abandoned coal mines,…