Illinois Coal Museum At Gillespie

Illinois Coal Museum At Gillespie The Illinois Coal Museum at Gillespie is dedicated the preservation of the history of a fading indus Private groups and times available.

12/16/2023
Coal Miners
12/06/2019

Coal Miners

National Miners Day recognizes those who work in one of America's most dangerous professions. Learn more about miners and mining here.

03/26/2019

On March 25, 1947, a fire at Centralia No. 5 mine in Centralia, IL killed 111.

“Rescue workers kept digging in a gaseous, clogged-up passage 540 feet underground. In about 20 hours they had only accounted for nine survivors of the 131 who were caught in the blast just a few minutes before quitting time.” – United States Mine Rescue Association



Photo Credit: St. Louis Post Dispatch

01/27/2019
The museum, as a digital exhibit, debuted at the Illinois Mining Institute's annual event in Marion Illinois. Visitors w...
08/09/2018

The museum, as a digital exhibit, debuted at the Illinois Mining Institute's annual event in Marion Illinois. Visitors were offered a glimpse of our many artifacts and displays, and the story of the rich coal mining history of our part of Coal Country .

Address

121 S. Macoupin Street
Gillespie, IL
62033

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+12175564536

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