On July 9, 1942, an explosion at the Pursglove #2 mine in Monongalia County killed twenty coal miners.
Learn more:
"Bodies of 20 Blast Victims Are Being Taken From
Mine"
"Mine Officials Begin Hunt for Disaster Clues"
Map of Explosion Area, Pursglove Mine No. 2
Explosion Report, Pursglove Mine No. 2
"Casualties on the Homefront: Scotts Run Mining Disasters
During World War II"
