Pictorial History
of Paint Creek
1750's - 1950's

Dale Payne, 2009

A Pictorial History of Paint Creek brings together a multitude of historic photographs into one collection that focuses on the unique and often overlooked history of Paint Creek. At 336 pages, the book also contains a written historical overview of Paint Creek and detailed histories of each coal camp and community. The book enlightens readers about such events as the Paint Creek Flood of 1932 and the 1912-1913 Paint Creek-Cabin Creek strike. Authored by Dale Payne, a resident of Fayetteville and native of Cabin Creek, a Pictorial History of Paint Creek is a must-have book for anyone interested in the history of Paint Creek. Its photographs will captivate the reader's attention for hours on end.

Photo courtesy of Lanny Toney

Photo courtesy of Henry Meredith