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==MINING IN THE NEW CITY QUADRANGLE== | ==MINING IN THE NEW CITY QUADRANGLE== | ||
Mining began here in 1890 with the Peabody No. 5 Mine (mine index 806). This mine closed in 1922 and 29 years later, Peabody No. 10 Mine (mine index 693) opened. Peabody No. 10 operated for over 40 years, and held the record for the world’s largest underground mine for many years. Many different depositional conditions were encountered during mining, including a trough of coal up to 13 feet thick. | Mining began here in 1890 with the Peabody No. 5 Mine (mine index 806). This mine closed in 1922 and 29 years later, Peabody No. 10 Mine (mine index 693) opened. Peabody No. 10 operated for over 40 years, and held the record for the world’s largest underground mine for many years. Many different depositional conditions were encountered during mining, including a trough of coal up to 13 feet thick. | ||
==Map and Directory PDF Download== | |||
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==Mines that Appear on the New City Quadrangle== | ==Mines that Appear on the New City Quadrangle== | ||
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MINING IN THE NEW CITY QUADRANGLE
Mining began here in 1890 with the Peabody No. 5 Mine (mine index 806). This mine closed in 1922 and 29 years later, Peabody No. 10 Mine (mine index 693) opened. Peabody No. 10 operated for over 40 years, and held the record for the world’s largest underground mine for many years. Many different depositional conditions were encountered during mining, including a trough of coal up to 13 feet thick.
Map and Directory PDF Download
Coal Mines In Illinois New City Quadrangle
Mines that Appear on the New City Quadrangle
| Mine Index | Coal Company, Mine Name | County |
|---|---|---|
| 0038 | Central Coal Company, Central Mine Woodside Coal Company, Woodside Mine Springfield District Coal Company, Springfield District No. 3 Mine Springfield District Coal Company, Springfield District No. 53 Mine Peabody Coal Company, Peabody No. 53 Mine | Sangamon |
| 0693 | Peabody Coal Company, Peabody No. 10 Mine | Christian Sangamon |
Unlocated Mines in Sangamon County
| Mine Index | Coal Company, Mine Name | City |
|---|---|---|
| 3361 | W. H. Golloday, Golloday Mine N. C. Antle, Antle Mine Golladay and Brandt, Golladay and Brandt Mine Gordon and Duncan, Gordon and Duncan Mine John P. Gordon, Gordon Mine W. U. Whitehurst, Whitehurst Mine |
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