The Cherry, IL Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Cherry, IL Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy

The catastrophic event at the St. Paul Coal Company’s Cherry Mine in Bureau County, Illinois, on November 13, 1909, resulted in the loss of 259 lives, making it one of the worst... Read more »
The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy

The catastrophic fire at the St. Paul Coal Company’s Cherry Mine in Bureau County, Illinois, on November 13, 1909, claimed the lives of 259 miners and rescuers. Trapped below ground by a... Read more »
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1909 Cherry Illinois Mine Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1909 Cherry Illinois Mine Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic event at the St. Paul Coal Company’s Cherry Mine in Bureau County, Illinois, on November 13, 1909, claimed the lives of 259 men and boys. A fire, ignited by a... Read more »