Today in labor history Apr 30 Everettville mine explosion killed 109, still lie in unmarked graves

[Omaha Steve]

April 30, 1927 - An explosion at the Everettville mine in Everettville, West Virginia, killed 109 miners. Many of these men still lie in unmarked graves. The Everettville Historical Association has mounted a campaign to erect a memorial for all those who died over the years at what was known as Federal Mine No. 3. The Historical Association also holds an annual memorial service. Learn more at http://www.wveha.org/index_files/Page350.htm

Labor history found here: http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?history_9_04_30_2009

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