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Rock Springs Park after fire of  June 5, 1915, showing old mill
Rock Springs Park after fire of June 5, 1915, showing old mill


On June 5, 1915, the Old Mill at Rock Springs Park in Chester burned, killing four young people.

Learn more:
"Three Dead as Result Of Fire in 'Old Mill' At the Rock Springs Park"
"Heroism is Displayed In Rescue Wort [sic] at the Chester Fire"
"Last Survivor Of Old Mill Fire Dies"
1915 Advertisement for Rock Springs Park


On This Day in West Virginia History: June

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