Mitchell Power Plant
Mitchell Power Plant is a large coal fired power station located on West Virginia Route 2 south of Moundsville, West Virginia, United States.
It has a 1,206-foot (368 m) tall chimney, which was built in 1971.[1] This smokestack was once the tallest in the world for a short period of time. As of 2013 it is the sixth tallest, and still the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern United States.[2]
See also
| Records | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chimney of Lippendorf Power Station |
World's tallest chimney 367.6 m (1206 ft) 1968-1971 |
Succeeded by Inco Superstack |
References
- "Mitchell Power Plant". Skyscraper Page. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- "Comparison Diagram of World's Tallest Chimneys". Skyscraper Page. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
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