FIRST Anthracite Coal - Clarksville, AR
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A historical marker at the Johnson County Courthouse describes the discovery of anthracite coal here; in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Waymark Code: WM13FFF
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2020
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This historical marker is just to the left of the sidewalk leading up to the entrance to the Johnson County Courthouse. Set by the Arkansas Historical Commission, the marker describes the discovery of anthracite coal in the county. The full text of the marker is
JOHNSON COUNTY
FIRST ANTHRACITE COAL
The first anthracite coal was mined near here on the land of E. B. Alston by a Mr. Walker in 1840. Samples of coal were taken to Little Rock and examined by William E. Woodruff, who pronounced it superior to that found in Pennsylvania. Mr. Walker went east to get men who were skilled in mining. In 1841, $150,000 worth of coal was ready for shipment by boat.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1840
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