Bartley Mine Disaster

Near here in Bartley No. 1 shaft mine, on Jan. 10, 1940, fire and explosion killed ninety-one miners. The names if the men who lost their lives are inscribed on monument erected in the park by the United Mine Workers of American.

Marker is at the intersection of West Virginia Route 83 and Bartley Hollow Road (Local Route 83/01), on the right when traveling west on State Route 83.

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