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COAL HERITAGE INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS
The town of Appalachia and its nearby coal camps tell the story of coal mining in the region. As Appalachia emerged as a coal and coke boomtown in the early twentieth century, a compact commercial district developed to support these and associated industries. Today, this cohesive and intact collection of historic buildings that comprise the commercial core present an opportunity to interpret the rich coal history of the region.
The survey and nomination of the Appalachia Commercial Historic District and a series of interpretive signs are proposed as part of this master plan. These interpretive exhibits can serve as a destination for scholars and tourists alike. An extension of the Powell River Trail through town will also encourage hikers and cyclists to discover local coal history.
Historical Appalachia
Appalachia Today
NEXT STEPS
1. Complete Appalachia Commercial Historic District survey and nomination.
2. Compose a committee to write the interpretive program. Wite a grant o Virginia Foundation for the Humanities for consultant to work with the committee and assist the creation of interpretive content.
3. Compose a MAP21 grant to VDOT to design and install a series of interpretive signs. 4. Phase and Build improvements.
5. Brand and market the program as part of HKRI brand.
JEFFERSON NATIONAL FOREST
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HIGH KNOB REGIONAL INITIATIVE
EDMOND STREET
MOUSER STREET
RIDGE AVENUE
APPALACHIA COMMERCIAL HISTORICT DISTRICT
W MAIN STREET
BROWN STREET
SIGNATURE PROJECTS