Location | 137 Hwy 203, Montevallo, AL 35115 |
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Type | Local History Museum |
Website | [1] |
Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store | |
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Location | Montevallo, Alabama |
Coordinates | 33°06′28″N 86°53′38″W / 33.1078°N 86.8939°WCoordinates: 33°06′28″N 86°53′38″W / 33.1078°N 86.8939°W |
Founded | 1928 |
Official name: Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store | |
Designated | August 5, 2010 |
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 The museum is housed in the former Montevallo Mine Company commissary, and contains the original sales counter and cash register. The Montevallo Coal Mine Company Store is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage.
Aldrich Commissary
Commissary interior