Coal Monument - Rock Springs WY
N 41° 35.203 W 109° 13.238
12T E 648315 N 4605420
This engraved rock monument commemorates Rock Springs' coal mining history. It is located downtown in Railroad Park, just west of the depot.
Waymark Code: WMF408
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2012
Views: 3
BENEATH THIS MONUMENT
COAL WAS FIRST MINED
IN THIS DISTRICT
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SITE OF
UNION PACIFIC NO. 1 MINE
A.D. 1868
ERECTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1938
Marker Name: Union Pacific No. 1 Mine Monument
Marker Type: City
Group Responsible for Placement: Union Pacific Coal Mining Company
Date Dedicated: September 17, 1938
Addtional Information: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
Web link(s) for additional information: Not listed
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