The City of Linton has been referred to as the ‘Magic Coal City’ or even the 'Pittsburg of the West’ because of its vast coal reserves. Coal mining in the early-1900's made this area thrive. Then, the mines went away. Yet, this small city still remains. Today, coal mining is making a resurgence again after many years without. Reinvigorating small business and personal financial education will help with its come back as the smallest, ‘big town’ in southwestern Indiana.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sullivan Gentlemen Add to Mining in 1915
A little earlier in the patent history for mining tools, specifically in 1915, two local Sullivan County gentlemen received a patent on certain improvements to acetylene lamps too. Here’s the patent: http://www.google.com/patents?id=X5BkAAAAEBAJ&printsec=abstract&zoom=4&source=gbs_overview_r&cad=0
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