Illinois History

This is where Illinois begins. It's a site designed to showcase the region's history in a way from which we can learn. We study history not to know the "who, what, when and where," but rather the "why" and the "how." The "who, what, when and where" of history is knowledge. The "why" and "how", well knowing that can lead to wisdom.

Showing posts with label Coal Mining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coal Mining. Show all posts
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Check out James T. Carrier's Books

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James T. Carrier is a 94-year-old retired educator from rural West Frankfort who's written a number of books, including the five below. ...
Monday, May 03, 2010

Abandoned Mines to Tourist Attractions?

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First it was a baseball stadium a few years ago, now another St. Louis Metro-East developer wants to attract (at least) a themed hotel and i...
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Nashville Artist's Music Mines Region's History

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The song's story may be fictional in terms of the disaster at the Muddy mine, but the sentiment certainly is real for the coal mines of ...
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