Lebanon Quadrangle
Mining in the Lebanon Quadrangle
Mining in this quadrangle began prior to 1874, and continued until 1956. The date of the earliest mining is not known; the 1874 Atlas of St. Clair County shows the Bennett Mine (mine index 304) shaft location west of Lebanon. The most recent mine is the Schubert Mine (mine index 3486), extending north into the Lebanon quadrangle from Mascoutah. This mine also operated the longest, over 74 years.
The Herrin Coal was the only coal mined here, ranging from 4.0 to 9.0 feet thick and 115 to 285 feet deep. Most of the mines reported poor roof or difficulties with the roof. The mines extending into the Lebanon quadrangle from Mascoutah were the exceptions, which had limestone over much of their workings. The Lebanon mines were small and short-lived, probably due to geologic problems. Slips made the roof unstable, as well as allowing gas and water to seep into the mine. The gray shale roof required more support, which raised the cost of mining.
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Coal Mines In Illinois Lebanon Quadrangle
Mines that Appear on the Lebanon Quadrangle
Unlocated Mines
St. Clair County
Pages in category "Lebanon Quadrangle"
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