On Nov. 20, 1968, at around 5:30 a.m. the No. 9 Consol Mine exploded leaving 78 miners dead. No known cause was determined for the explosion. This disaster led to the passage of the landmark 1969 federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act.
The memorial, located near Mannington, is surrounded by a fence with the main gate open on most major holidays to allow visitors to park close to the memorial. There is an opening to the left of the gate for pedestrian traffic.
Annual Memorial Service
Remember and honor the 78 men who lost their lives in the Farmington Mine Disaster in 1968. This annual event is typically held on the Sunday preceding or close to the November 20 anniversary date (marking the 1968 explosion).
