About this property
Kay Moor , also known as Kaymoor , is the site of an abandoned coal mine, coal-processing plant, and coal town near Fayetteville, West Virginia. The town site is located in the New River Gorge at Kaymoor Bottom ( 38°03′00″N 81°03′17″W ) . It is linked to the mine portal 560 feet (170 m) above on Sewell Bench ( 38°02′52″N 81°03′58″W ) in the wall of the Gorge by conveyors. The mine exploited the New River Coalfield's Sewell Seam of "smokeless" low-volatile bituminous coal, while the town site was accessible only by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway's mainline in the gorge. The last portion of the Kay Moor complex, Kaymoor Top ( 38°02′48″N 81°04′09″W ) was located at the gorge rim and served as the terminus for the mountain haulage.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 90001641. It was listed on November 8, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Kay Moor listed on the National Register?
Kay Moor was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Kay Moor?
Kay Moor is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Kay Moor?
The period of significance for Kay Moor is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Kay Moor?
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