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Barrackville, Marion County
Barrackville, Marion County

On the night of March 17, 1925, an explosion in the Bethlehem Mine No. 41 at Barrackville killed 33 coal miners.

Learn more:
Barrackville Mine Disaster: Mine Inspection Report
Barrackville Mine Disaster: Coroner's Inquest
"Fate of 34 Miners Unknown"
Barrackville Mine Disaster Relief Unit: Statement of Red Cross Receipts and Disbursements (Ms2003-076)
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