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Southern West Virginia Miner's Memorial
Dedicated by UMWA District 17, August 15, 1998

MSHA: Southwest Miner's Memorial Picture

Inscription:
In memory of the coal miners
of Southern West Virginia
who perished from mine
accidents or lung disease.
*** May they rest in peace. ***

The flash-black colored granite is from Africa and weighs nearly eight tons.

Location: Twin Falls Resort State Park
Rt. 97
Near: Pineville, Wyoming County, WV


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