Mine Index 1830089   George W. Benson,   Benson Mine

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Unlocated.jpg Unlocated Mines In: Vermilion unlocated
County: Vermilion
Quadrangle: Danville SW
Danville NW
County Coal Data: Vermilion
Shown On Map: No
Unlocated: Yes
MSHA ID:

Mine Index Number: 1830089

Company Name: George W. Benson
Mine Name: Benson Mine
Start Date: 1886 End Date: 1894
Type of Mine: Underground
Total acres shown: None
Acres after map date: General Area of mining acres shown:
This Mine is unlocated and does not appear on the map.

Shaft, Slope, Drift or Tipple Location(s)

Type County Township-Range Section Part Section
Shaft Vermilion

Geology

Thickness (ft)
Seam Depth (ft) Min Max Ave Mining Method
Danville 36-50 5.67-6.0 RP

Geological Problems Reported

Production

Company Mine Name Date Production (tons)
Thomas Spangler Spangler 1886-1889 Idle 1888 996
Z. Taylor Casteel Casteel 1889-1892 2,470
George W. Benson Benson 1892-1894 2,120
Total Production: 5,586

Production Notes

Coal Report production (if available)

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Source Map Map Date Original Scale Digitized Scale Map Type

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