Most think of caves when Jackson County is mentioned. When visiting Paint Rock, Stephen’s Gap would be the main attraction when searching the town. However, in the early 1900s, mining operations bored holes creating more than 30 coal mines near Stephen’s Gap. Join us as we begin the hunt to track down the remains of the Pierce Coal and Lumber Company’s coal and iron ore mines. | Underground Birmingham

Sloss was one of the major players in the Iron Industry, so it was a bit surprising to see a mine this small. Dating back to 1910, it doesn’t appear this operation lasted long. | Underground Birmingham