https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/039666https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/039666.jpgMonongah No. 8 Mine, Fairmont Coal Company, Marion County, W. Va.1907/08Coal mines and mining--West Virginia--Marion County.Coal Mines and Mining.On December 6, 1907, an explosion at Monongah Mines #8 and #6, killed over 361 Workers. Information with print includes "Electric Mining, Rope and Electric Haulage, Capacity 2000 Tons". Print published in a book titled, "Properties Owned and Controlled By the Consolidated Coal Company West Virginia Properties Inspected By Directors And Their Guests Aug. 2-3, 1907".West Virginia History OnView