Browse the most recent monongah, west virginia obituaries and condolences. To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the monongah, west virginia mine. Although the faces have changed over these years, monongah baptist church continues to provide a church home for families in the marion and harrison county area. New paperback edition with an introduction by robert b. Its name is derived from the nearby monongahela river. The worst industrial accident in us history by davitt mcateer. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster, the worst industrial accident in u. Fairmont coal company mining disaster, monongah, wv 1907 this disaster is often referred to as the worst mining disaster in american history. Throughout history, coal booms have been underlined by the deaths of hardworking miners stuck in the wrong place at the wrong time. Monongah was entered in a drawing to win books for every student that has a. To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the monongah, west virginia mine disaster, the west virginia university press is honored to release davitt mcateers definitive history of the worst industrial accident in us history. The 1907 monongah, west virginia mine disaster world history. Consolidation coal companymonongahwvmarion count coal scrip token 25.
On december 23, deputies with the mario monongah, w. Neither is shy about blaming greed and outofstate corporations for the illtreatment of miners until president franklin d. The family is touched by labor unrest, the fiery speeches of mother jones, the devastation of world war i, the spanish flu pandemic and the monongah mine disaster, according to an archway publishing press release. The west virginia coal mine that was the site of the disaster had an extensive maze of underground tunnels. Explore monongah, wv, one of marion countys small coal towns.
This mining accident claimed hundreds of lives on the morning of december 6, 1907, and mcateer, an expert on mine and workplace health and safety, delves deeply into the. Monongah is a town of marion, west virginia in the mid atlantic region of the usa. Consolidation coalmonongahwvmarion county coal scrip token 10. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster documents the events and conditions that led to the worst industrial accident in. The monongah vfd provides fire and first response ems coverage to monongah, thoburn, country club estates, westchester and the surrounding. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides assistance in conducting genealogical research. The tiny town of monongah, west virginia was forever changed on december 6, 1907 by what has been described as the worst mining disaster in american history. Monongaharea historical tornado activity is slightly above west virginia state average. Beyond monongah tells the story of a coal mining familys struggles for survival in the early 20th century. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster west.
In west virginias marion county, an explosion in a network of mines owned by the fairmont coal company in monongah kills 361 coal miners. Dec 06, 2019 the monongah mining disaster of monongah, west virginia, occurred on december 6, 1907, and has been described as the worst mining disaster in american history. Mar 30, 2018 monongah, aside from being the hometown of nick saban, is truly inspiring in all sorts of way. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in monongah, west virginia.
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There are 156 real estate listings found in monongah, wv. From the west virginia and regional history collection monongah mine no. Book tells story of time before and after monongah mine. Read aloud wv of marion county had a special assembly where they presented monongah elementary school with books for every child from prek to third grade to keep. Books to read, my books, meet women, risky business, social science. Zillow has 2 homes for sale in monongah wv matching. Two books shed light on wv coal history news register. Monongah mining disaster of 1907, deadly mining explosion on dec. Secretary of labor mcateer skillfully analyzes the tragedy, examining players on the company side from the upper levels of the rich and powerful to the mine supervision and operations level, while giving equal weight and voice to the immigrant groups that provided the vast majority of the victims. In the final tally, 3,241 american miners were killed on the job that year, the largest number killed in a single year in this countrys history.
Some of the hottest neighborhoods near monongah, wv are westover, first ward, suncrest, south park. Rescuers were only able to save one polish miner, and four italians escaped. View our monongah real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about monongah, wv. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster west virginia. The worst mining disaster in american history occurred on december 6, 1907, when an underground explosion at monongah in marion county killed 362 miners. Two books shed light on wv coal history, registerherald. Monongah is a town in marion county, west virginia, usa, situated where booths creek flows. The tragic story of the worst industrial accident in us history by davitt mcateer online at alibris. Monongah real estate monongah wv homes for sale zillow. The explosion destroyed much of the mine as well as the surface.
Our monongah people search gives you access to research local criminal records and demographic data. Corbins life, work and rebellion in the coal fields, are rich in details, yet easy to read for those interested in state history. On december 6, 1907, mines 6 and 8 of the monongah mine in west virginia suffered a devastating explosion. Follow historic signs about coal mining history on the rail trail to end with a beautiful and heartrending monument. This mining accident claimed hundreds of lives on the morning of december 6, 1907 and mcateer, an expert on mine and workplace health and safety, delves. In the most recent us census the population of monongah was 1044. Matewan dvd goldenseal book of the west virginia mine wars western maryland. All hope is gone monongah mine disaster scenes around mines just after disaster monongah mine. A collection of the best books by west virginia writers or about west virginia. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on trulia.
A monongah woman is charged with animal cruelty after deputies and animal control officers find multiple dead and wounded dogs in her home. This mining accident claimed hundreds of lives on the morning of december 6, 1907 and mcateer, an expert on mine and workplace health and safety, delves deeply into the. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster documents the events and conditions that led to the worst industrial accident in the history of the united states. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster.
The monument is dedicated to the 361 miners killed in the 1907 monongah mine disaster. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster documents the events and conditions that led to the worst industrial accident in the history of. Monongah area historical tornado activity is slightly above west virginia state average. Flickrjimmy emerson, dvm at the time, most of the men of the town worked in the mine, and hundreds were inside at. The adena and hopewell peoples dwelt in what is now. Monongah elementary receives large book donation from read. The monongah mine disaster is widely considered to be the worst mine disaster in american history. The west virginia archives and history web site offers detailed information on the states history, outlines the documents available in the state archives, and provides. By the time of the early european traders and settlers, the native population is thought to have been nil, decimated by the beaver wars. Monongah mining disaster of 1907 explosion, monongah, west.
If you see your name among the monongah high school graduates, someone is looking for you. See more ideas about coal mining, west virginia, appalachia. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of monongah, wv grew from 1,084 to 1,1, a 4. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster by. He made a short documentary about the disaster in 1986. The town suffered the monongah mining disaster on december 6, 1907, described as the worst mining disaster in american history in which 362 miners died. This book addresses all the contributing subjects to the tragic story coal. Dec 06, 2016 beyond monongah tells the story of a coal mining familys struggles for survival in the early 20th century. Dec 03, 2019 in west virginias marion county, an explosion in a network of mines owned by the fairmont coal company in monongah kills 361 coal miners. Monongah, aside from being the hometown of nick saban, is truly inspiring in all sorts of way.
Monongah documents the events which led to the explosion that claimed hundreds of lives on the morning of december 6. It was the worst mining disaster in american history. The monongah mining disaster of monongah, west virginia, occurred on december 6, 1907, and has been described as the worst mining disaster in american history. I will have some more masks from kim cox in a few days. The tragic story of the 1907 monongah mine disaster our price. Nov 27, 2007 monongah is an important book, long overdue. In the weeks following the explosion at monongah, three other major mine disasters occurred, prompting the last month of 1907 to be nicknamed black december. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from monongah high schoolin monongah, west virginia. The explosion occurred in fairmont coal companys no.
Worst mine disasters in west virginia history tiano odell. On friday 6 december, 1907, 367 men were at work in the fairmont coal company pits 6 and 8 in west virginia. Monongah is a town in marion county, west virginia, usa, situated where booths creek flows into the west fork river. Nestled among the hills in the small town of monongah, west virginia, monongah baptist church has proclaimed the gospel of jesus christ and built lives on gods word for over 200 years. Darkest hours by jay robert nash, wallaby books, new york, 1977. The monongah coal mine disaster thoughts and ponderances. Flickrjimmy emerson, dvm at the time, most of the men of the town worked in the mine, and hundreds were inside at the time of the explosion. Oct 26, 2017 the tiny town of monongah, west virginia was forever changed on december 6, 1907 by what has been described as the worst mining disaster in american history. Public records and phone records in monongah, wv research the demographic data and background searches of residents in monongah, wv by using our free people search. See more ideas about west virginia, virginia hill and virginia. A monongah woman is charged with animal cruelty after deputies and animal control officers find multiple dead and wounded.
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