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Describe the town of coalwood and big creek highschool- rocket boys ​

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What happened to the town of Coalwood?

Coalwood is an unincorporated community coal town in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. The coal mine in Coalwood reached its peak in the 1950s and finally shut down production on October 1, 1986.

Where is the home of the Rocket Boys?

Cape Coalwood located in Coalwood, West Virginia, was the launch site for a group of teenagers made famous by the book Rocket Boys and later the movie October Sky. At this site, Homer Hickam

What did Miss Riley died from in October Sky?

Riley, the teacher who inspired the Rocket Boys and is depicted in the film October Sky. Miss Riley died of Hodgkin's disease at the age of 31.

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