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When did coal mining start in US?

Updated: 9/14/2023
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Around 1730 in Virginia. See the related link below on history of coal mining.

As well, consider American Indian use of coal long before settlements in the Americas. 1730 is an excellent answer regarding industrial U.S. coal mining.

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