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McAlester, Oklahoma: Largest Lump of McAlester Coal

Mined in 1921, according to its large plaque. Weighs 2.5 tons. A lump any town would be proud of.

Address:
N. Second St., McAlester, OK
Directions:
North side of downtown. From US-270 turn north (no stoplight) onto N. Second St. Drive two blocks. You'll see the coal on the right.
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Largest Lump Of McAlester Coal.

Largest Lump Of McAlester Coal

2.5-ton lump of coal, the largest mined in McAlester according to its sign. On 2nd street, in front of a former high school (that is now a history museum). Across from the Masonic Scottish Rite Building.

[Rachel D, 02/08/2025]

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