Mitchell Power Plant

Mitchell Power Plant

Mitchell Power Plant is a large coal fired power station at Moundsville, West Virginia, USA.

It has a 1,206 foot tall chimney, which was built in 1971. This smokestack was once the tallest in the world for a short period of time. It is currently the fifth tallest.

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Records
Preceded by
Chimney of Lippendorf Power Station
World's tallest chimney
367.6 m (1206 ft)

1968–1971
Succeeded by
Inco Superstack

Coordinates: 39°49′47.99″N 80°49′4.79″W / 39.8299972°N 80.8179972°W / 39.8299972; -80.8179972


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