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“Miner Recollections Volume One 2018”

is a compilation of the first 100 Recollections and includes the growing list of miners who perished while mining Georges Creek coal.

Proceeds support the installation of a life-sized bronze statue
and the educational landscaping that will surround it.
Books are available at Armstrong Insurance in Frostburg or by contacting
Polla Horn at jph68@verizon.net
or Bucky Schriver at bucky1015@comcast.net
The cost is $20 per book and includes shipping to anywhere in the United States.

"Miner Recollections Volume Two 2019"
is now available.
This compilation includes 250 pages of stories, pictures, maps, and an updated list of deceased miners.
Proceeds support the installation of a life-sized bronze statue and the educational landscaping that will surround it.
Books are available at Armstrong Insurance in Frostburg or by contacting
Polla Horn at jph68@verizon.net
or Bucky Schriver at bucky1015@comcast.net

MINERS OF GEORGE'S CREEK VALLEY

Dramatic stories, taken from history, of
George's Creek Valley Miners who perished in the coal mines.
Glimpse the lives of our brave and hard-working ancestors
who gave their lives to the coal mines,
and the families they left behind.
These compelling articles are a collaboration of
Polla Drummond Horn, Bucky Schriver & Barb Armstrong
and previously published in The Frostburg Express

They are very graciously shared with us here, for all to enjoy.
You may find one of your mining ancestors that will help in your own research

Detailed accounts of mine tragedies
MINE EXPLOSION!

Links to Miner Recollections are listed below.

The Coal Miner Memorial Statue Fund is accepting contributions for the placement of
an educational memorial near the crossroads of
state Route 36 and the National Road in Frostburg. .
A bronze statue will honor all of our Georges Creek Valley miners,
and name those who perished while mining.
Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to the

Foundation for Frostburg CMMSF
P.O. Box 765
Frostburg, MD 21532

Historical research uncovers sources that are not always accurate.
We welcome updated information and encourage your participation.
Email:
Polla at jph68@verizon.net
or Bucky Schriver at bucky1015@comcast.net
to share your thoughts and stories.

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The Valley Where Coal Was King

Miners' Hospital A Coal Miner's Prayer Mine Explosion!

Memorial Statue Preserving Our Heritage Those Who Died

Four Brothers Keiling Michael & Frankland Miller Shertzer Walker