Signs of History^SM

Coal oil first produced here 1851. Plant built 1857, reputed first of kind in world. Mine known for extensive veins of cannel coal. Coal loaded here, exported to England via New Orleans for gas manufacture. English-owned with Prince of Wales (King Edward VII) and investor. Disastrous fire, the discovery of petroleum, and Civil War caused cessation of operation.

Photograph courtesy of Grover & Sue Hibberd Sr. Return to Breckinridge County marker listing Copyright 1997 Grover & Jayne Hibberd