Everettville Mine Disaster
N 39° 34.633 W 080° 05.800
17S E 577582 N 4381223
A sign telling us how 97 coal miners lost their lives.
Waymark Code: WMKM7Y
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2014
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Everettville Mine Disaster
On April 30, 1927, Federal No. 3 Mine exploded, killing at least 97 miners. Nine men inside survived the blast and soon reached safety. Using oxygen breathing apparatus, 21 teams conducted rescue efforts until May 24, containing fires as they went. Investigators concluded that a storage battery locomotive spark ignited built-up methane gas and coal dust spread the explosion.
Marker Number: None shown on marker
Marker Title: Everettville Mine Disaster
Marker Location: Intersection of Rt 19 and River road.
County or Independent City: Monongalia, WV
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2014
Web Site: Not listed
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