Atlanta Coal Mine Exhibit Opens to Public
Open House event May 13th
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[May 08, 2023]
The City of Atlanta, Illinois, announces the
opening of its brand new “Atlanta Coal Mining Company Historical
Mine” exhibit on the grounds of the J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator
Museum, just a block and a half off Historic Route 66.
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The
exhibit tells the story, that began in 1879, of the 40+ year attempt
to establish a functioning coal mine for the Atlanta community.
The community is invited to an Open House for the general public on
Saturday, May 13, from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Visitors can step inside this one-of-kind attraction and discover
the ironic story of Atlanta’s failed attempts to mine coal that
ultimately led to a water source for the City’s residents. Peer down
into the lighted mineshaft, touch a large chunk of coal, and view a
video of the descent made down the mineshaft to recover artifacts
from the shaft.
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The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Betterment Fund
organization worked for several years to develop this new Atlanta
Coal Mining Company Historical Mine exhibit. Each entity recognizes
the importance of tourism to the community’s economy and looks
forward to welcoming visitors from around the country and around the
world to see the Coal Mine and Atlanta’s many other attractions.
For information on group tours, email tourismatlantail@gmail.com or
call 217-871-7557.
[Scott McCoy, Atlanta Tourism Director] |