Uniquely, it was possible to drive one's automobile through the mine, entering through the fan opening and exiting through the original entry.

Pocahontas coal was especially suitable for coking, and played a significant role in the industrial development of the United States.

Coking on the site was eventually discontinued, and the mine spoil pile covers the area where the beehive ovens were located.

[4] This mine, when active, supplied the United States Navy a majority of its coal through both world wars.

Technology was advancing and reducing the number of miners required to do the work and allowed for the creation of the exhibition mine.