Aldrich Coal Mine Museum
The Aldrich Coal Mine Museum is a historical museum located in the former company store of Montevallo, Alabama. Aldrich was once a coal mining town, but is now a part of Montevallo. The museum contains historical photographs, artifacts, and displays from Aldrich's coal mine, churches, school, prison, stores, and post office. The only coal miner monument in Alabama is on display outside of the museum[1] The museum is housed in the former Montevallo Mine Company commissary, and contains the original sales counter and cash register.[2] The Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.[3]
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| Location | 137 Hwy 203, Montevallo, AL 35115 |
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| Type | Local History Museum |
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| Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store | |
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  Location of Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store in Alabama | |
| Location | Montevallo, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.1078°N 86.8939°W |
| Founded | 1928 |
| Official name | Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store |
| Designated | August 5, 2010 |
Gallery
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Aldrich Commissary- Commissary interior
References
- "Aldrich Coal Mine Museum, Inc. 1928 Company Store - Montevallo". Alabama.travel. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
- "Aldrich Commissary" (PDF). Department of the Interior. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- "Properties on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage". Alabama Historical Commission. www.preserveala.org. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
External links
- Aldrich Coal Mine Museum - Discover Shelby County
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