Former site of Peabody Mine No. 8 in Tovey, IL which was active from 1914 to 1954.
Mass picketing occurred here during the mine war. The state militia intervened on behalf of the coal company and the United Mine Workers to break the picket line.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Mine War Site - Peabody Mine No. 8
Former site of Peabody Mine No. 8 in Tovey, IL which was active from 1914 to 1954.
Mass picketing occurred here during the mine war. The state militia intervened on behalf of the coal company and the United Mine Workers to break the picket line.
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