Isam W. Seaton (1823-1903) and James H. Seaton (1828-1913)
In memory of Bureau County Pioneers. Sunk the first third Vein Coal mine in Hall Township in 1879. Sold in 1888 to C.W. & V. Coal Co. Mine closed in 1913. The town of Seatonville located on land owned by Seaton Brothers was named for them. This plaque placed by descendents of J.H. Seaton, 1970.
Marker is on Princeton Street (U.S. 6) near East Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
