Episode 144 · 11 min · Fascinating Horror

The Farmington Mine Disaster (1968)

Published Oct 20, 2025by Kristian CrowTrue crime

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On the 20th of November, 1968, the ground shook beneath the town of Farmington in West Virginia, signaling that something had gone terribly wrong in the nearby Consol Number Nine coal mine. This episode tells the story of the disaster and the rescue effort that followed it... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who supports this channel! LINKS: 🔗 ► YouTube: ► Patreon: ► Get in touch: [redacted]

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