Corbin, British Columbia

Corbin is a ghost town in British Columbia. It is located in a secluded valley in the Rocky Mountains in the East Kootenay Country of southeastern British Columbia. It was founded in 1908 by Daniel Chase Corbin, president of Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway.[1] Between 1908 and 1935 Corbin supported the miners of a huge strip mining operation. The operation was called "Big Showing." Corbin once boasted a population of 600. The town had its own railway, company store, and a hotel called the Flathead. In the spring of 1935 labour troubles began between Corbin Collieries and a local union. The trouble turned into a bloody riot. During the riot special policemen, company officials and miners were injured. Later the Corbin Collieries closed down their operation. Many attempts were made to revive the town and work the "Big Showing." These ventures were not successful. In 1951 the town was abandoned. In 1973 remnants of the town could still be seen.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Corbin". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
  2. ↑ N.L. Barlee (1973), Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns. Canada West Publications.

Coordinates: 49°31′N 114°39′W / 49.517°N 114.650°W / 49.517; -114.650


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