Bruce K.
9/12/2023
This marker points out the birthplace of this local who went on to serve in the highest office in the state of West Virginia and state's circuit court. The marker reads, "Born February 11, 1904,...
Clarence W Meadows
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556 E Beckley Byp
Beckley, WV 25801
Clarence W Meadows, located in Beckley, WV, is a historical entity that highlights the industrial heritage of coal mining in the region. The Oakwood Mine Complex, built by the White Oak Fuel Company in 1902, serves as a significant marker of this history, notably remembering the 21 miners who tragically lost their lives in a gas explosion in 1915.
After its peak output in 1940, the complex operated under the New River Company until its closure in 1965. Today, remnants like the old company store stand as poignant reminders of the once-thriving mining community and contribute to understanding the challenges faced in Appalachia's industrial past.
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