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1. Trolley Cart Traveling From Fairmont, W. Va. to Clarksburg, W. Va.

2. Street View of Mannington; W. Va.

3. Community Building; Mannington, W. Va.

The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

4. Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.

5. Cemetery Near Mannington, W. Va.

Several oil derricks can be seen through out the small town. Image published by E. F. Millan.

6. Jericks, Suburb of Mannington, W. Va.