Worst mining disaster in American history occurs in Marion County

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Worst mining disaster in American history occurs in Marion County

December 6, 1907:

The worst mining disaster in American history occurred on December 6, 1907, when an underground explosion at Monongah in Marion County killed 362 miners.

Location: Monongah, W.Va.
County: Marion County

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