Historical Marker

Egypt Coal Mine

US 421 at SR 1400 (Cumnock Road) northwest of Sanford ยท Lee

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Operated at intervals,

1856-1929. Aided the

Confederate war effort.

Site of explosions, 1895

& 1900. Shaft 2 mi. N.

Location

AddressUS 421 at SR 1400 (Cumnock Road) northwest of Sanford
CountyLee
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.539630, -79.240690

Sources

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