Poague Building Explosion - Clinton, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 22.149 W 093° 46.563
15S E 432207 N 4247059
Three large brick buildings were destroyed in the explosion and fire on December 9, 1972
Waymark Code: WMKPV5
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Geo Ferret
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County of marker: Henry County
Location of marker: 200 Main St. attached to old KATY Depot, Clinton
Marjer erected by: HILTON Random Acts of Service
Date marker erected: 1992

Marker text: In memory of those who lost their lives in the explosion of the Poague Building on this site December 9, 1972
Gene Burns • Goldie Hunter • Darlene Hunter
and with the greatest appreciation for those who lost their lives in an attempt to rescue them
Mark Beattie • Maurice Purvis • Leroy Steward • Dr. Ron West • Charles Wilson

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