History Told By Idiots

Episode 2.6: Dark Days of Kentucky, The Scotia Mine Disaster

March 24, 2019 History Told By Idiots Season 2 Episode 6
Episode 2.6: Dark Days of Kentucky, The Scotia Mine Disaster
History Told By Idiots
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History Told By Idiots
Episode 2.6: Dark Days of Kentucky, The Scotia Mine Disaster
Mar 24, 2019 Season 2 Episode 6
History Told By Idiots

This episode is a very special episode. We talk about one of the most important pieces of our own local history in little Letcher County, Kentucky. The tragedy at Scotia Mines in Partridge, Kentucky were some of our darkest days, and we feel the need to share it with you all. We talk about the 26 men who lost their lives and the struggles of their widows afterwards. We are joined by Eddie Nickels, author of Scotia - Coal Mine of Doom, and Tyrell's Grandfather, Marvin, and his Uncle, Clifford.


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This episode is a very special episode. We talk about one of the most important pieces of our own local history in little Letcher County, Kentucky. The tragedy at Scotia Mines in Partridge, Kentucky were some of our darkest days, and we feel the need to share it with you all. We talk about the 26 men who lost their lives and the struggles of their widows afterwards. We are joined by Eddie Nickels, author of Scotia - Coal Mine of Doom, and Tyrell's Grandfather, Marvin, and his Uncle, Clifford.


Support the Show.