Coal Miners Corner
N 49° 08.342 W 102° 59.506
13U E 646474 N 5444854
Located in front of Estevan Court House.
Waymark Code: WMTP2K
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 12/20/2016
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As the plaque reads:
"Coal Miners Corner"
In 1931, the coal miners of south east Saskatchewan organized to improve conditions in the mines for themselves and their families.
On September 29th, on this site brothers Peter Markunas, Nick Nargan and Julian Gryshko died in the struggle and many others were wounded.
This "Coal Miners Corner" is dedicated in memory of all those who contributed to the labour movement in this area.
Commemorated on September 29th, 1981, by the labour movement and the Estevan Labour Co-ordinating Committee.
Marker placement date: 09/21/1981
Marker type: Plaque on Coal Car
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