Regarding the early coal industry in Kentucky, which of the following statements is NOT true?

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Alney McLean and his son William are credited with beginning the use of the western coalfield and hauling supplies of coal to Evansville, Indiana.

Thomas Walker and Christopher Gist established the first working coal mines in Henderson, Kentucky around $1860.$

The geological survey of David Dale Owen in the $1850$ s revealed widespread coal deposits were in the state.

By the $1850$ s coal was being carried on the Green and Barren Rivers to Bowling Green and Evansville, Indiana.