Anne and Mary visit West Frankfort

Jenna Eubanks

On November 13, 2007 I took Anne and Mary to West Frankfort, IL (37.90 N Latitude and 88.92 W Longitude) to the Coal Miner's Memorial, located at 100 E. Main. The memorial is dedicated to all Southern Illinois coal miners who lost their lives doing their jobs. In particular, this historical site recognizes the 119 miners who lost their lives on December 21, 1951 in the New Orient No. 2 Mine. Although it was fun traveling with Anne and Mary, thinking about this tragedy made me a little sad. But overall, Anne, Mary, and myself traveled 27.15 miles to West Frankfort and 27.15 back to SIU. For a total of 54.30 miles with me and a grand total of 5223.16 miles.