Oconee Quadrangle

From ILMINES WIKI
Revision as of 15:52, October 27, 2022 by Alan.Myers (talk | contribs)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)

Mining in the Oconee Quadrangle

Two seams were mined in the Oconee quad. The Herrin Coal was mined in the northern part of the quad by two large mines. The first of these to open was the Penwell Mine (mine index 0371) in 1888. The Herrin Coal was deep here at over 700 feet, but the coal was thick, averaging 7.5 feet thick. This mine operated until 1945. In 1949, the Peabody No. 17 Mine (mine index 0679) opened. This mine was also over 700 feet deep, with a thick Herrin Coal that averaged 8 feet. It operated until 1957.

The Shelbyville Coal was also mined in this quad on a much smaller scale. This coal was generally worked along or near streams, in small drift mines. These mines operated very early on.

Map and Directory PDF Download

Coal Mines In Illinois Oconee Quadrangle

Mines that Appear on the Oconee Quadrangle

Unlocated Mines

Shelby County

Christian County

Pages in category "Oconee Quadrangle"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.

Media in category "Oconee Quadrangle"

The following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total.