Stories of Appalachia

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.www.storiesofappalachia.com

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Stories of Appalachia

Episodes (585)

Saturday The 1895 Flat Top Coal Strike
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Stories of Appalachia

Apr 4, 2026
18½ minutes
16 MB

In the spring of 1895, a sudden wage cut swept through the Flat Top-Pocahontas coal fields along the Virginia/West Virginia border, touching off one of the earliest large-scale labor confrontations in that part of Appalachia. What began as a wildcat strike quickly shut down mines along the Norfolk and Western Railroad, disrupted coal shipments to Norfolk, and brought state militia into the company town of Pocahontas. Today we tell the story of the Flat Top miners’ strike of 1895. If you enjoy our stories of Appalachian history and folklore, subscribe to the Stories podcast and follow the sh...

Stories of Appalachia

The 1895 Flat Top Coal Strike

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

00:00 -17:39