Near Layland in Fayette County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Layland Mine Disaster

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

1. Layland Mine Disaster Marker

Inscription.
Site of largest mine disaster in Fayette County history. On 2 March 1915, coal dust in Layland #3 ignited, killing 112 men; 42 of 53 survivors were rescued 6 March, one mile inside 10th left section behind barricade they built.

Erected 2016 by the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and the West Virginia Division of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the West Virginia Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1915.

Location. 37° 54.533′ N, 80° 57.459′ W. Marker is near Layland, West Virginia, in Fayette County. It is on Stanaford Road (West Virginia Route 41) 3.8 miles Meadow Bridge Road (County Route 41), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Prince WV 25907, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New River Gorge

and in Greater Charleston Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Quinnimont Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 6.1 miles away); Beury Monument (approx. 6.1 miles away); Fayette County / Summers County (approx. 6.8 miles away); Camp Washington-Carver (approx.

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6.9 miles away); Camp Washington Carver (approx. 6.9 miles away); Fire and Friends (approx. 7.1 miles away); Fayette County / Raleigh County (approx. 7.2 miles away); America's Best Idea (approx. 7.2 miles away).

Additional commentary.
1. Photo No. 5: In Memory of the Men Who Died, and All Fallen Miners
A.P. Ponton • Abe Myers • Abner Cooper • Alex Auren • Alex Procapolis • Alfred Salvatori • Ames Kincaid • Andre Gregovitch • Andy Bencic • Andy Bottini • Andy Clobuchar • Anton Rokesky • Arthur Caldwell • Avske Malorice • Ben McDaniels • Benedict Faderve • Carlo Zoffinette • Charles McDaniels • Charles Muziato • Clarence Quick • Constan Kostukervitz • Dallo Gagento • Daniel Potapo • Dave. Fudlowitz • David Laird • Dennis Hurley • Dick Bryant • Edward Donnelly • Edward Gilkeson • Everitt Simmons • Florry Perry • Frank Baird • Frank Pochelo • Frank Saric • Fred Bennet • G.O. Weeks • George Bencic • George McDaniels • Giusappa Garrelano • Henry Lowen • Henry Richards • Hobart Osborne • Homer Goddard • Ignatz Cato • Immanuel Lopez • James Hornsby • Joe Fleger Jr. • Joe Marincci • Joe Mushick • Joe Petroskey • John Atkinson • John Fleger • John H. Smith • John Harard • John Joseina • John Knopick

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

2. Layland Mine Disaster Marker

The small sign reads, “a special thanks to Bobby Ayers II for his many hears of research, for the Layland Miners’ Memorial.”

• John Koppo • John Kussel • John L Wimmer • John McMillan • John Miller • John Moody • John Pronilp • John Recce • John Salosky • John Saul • John Spolore • Lige Gibson • Louis Prodovitz • Louis Spolaritz • Luther Shaffer • M. Ferris • Mahood Hassen • Martin Lynch • Metro Kussel • Michele Mariano • Mike Bozacn • Mike Fadil • Mike Legeri • Mike Ollo • Mike Wehaus • Milka Zapaska • Mos Suceri • Paul Klobuchar • Paul Morris • Pete Bencic • Pete Tsetse • Robert Perri • Ross Attina • Salvatore Rotolo • Sebastian Potani • Stanton Arthur • Steve Plesha • Tanayp Propco • Tom Sandy • Tom Saul • Tom Sidaranko • Tom Spolaritz • Tony Chapparo • Tony Delatz • Tony Delio • Tony Weber • Tora Caroll • Valley Fitzpatrick • Virgil Lacy • Walter Gill • William Fitzpatrick • Wilson Kessel • Wilson Narisky • Wilson Susky • Wilton Dorsey • Wiltse Bolsock

— Submitted October 3, 2019.

2. Photo No. 6: Dedicated to the 53 Men That Survived the Mine Explosion on March 2, 1915.
Andrew Bozzarello • Angelo Aliprandi • Astradi Agostino • Bal. Clendenin • Barolo Perry • Ben McDaniel,Jr. • Carlo Marciano • Caro Tullio • Charles Caldwell • Charles Kornosky • Dom Jumbo • Dominick Crucci • Earl Aurentz • Frank Jenony • Frank Paccinini •

Layland Miners’ Memorial image. Click for more information.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

3. Layland Miners’ Memorial

"WV: 1915 Layland Mine Disaster (Fayette County)"
Thoughts and Ponderances website entry:
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Frank Rodini • G.H. Henson • Geatano Rodini • Geatano Maurello • George Parker • Griffanti Carlo • Groce Marco • Guiseppe Baird • Howard Huggard • Hugh McMillan • Jack Foreman • Jack Vasilefsky • Jake Solok • Jim Pino • Joe Caldwell • Joe Jumbo • Joe Provenzanc • John Fitzpatrick • John Perry • John Plesha • John Whalen • Kozytof Fannsy • Lester Fitzpatrick • Lorence Noe • Luigi Perry • Mike Bosco • Mike Solok • Peter Zanisky • Phillip Paganini • Prov. Merinvio • Sam Huggard • Sam Morrison • Stanley Malaga • Thomas Whalen • Toney Abbatia • Toney Jenony • Victoria Perry • William Derange

— Submitted October 3, 2019.

Center Panel, Layland Miners’ Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

4. Center Panel, Layland Miners’ Memorial

“Leyland #3. Through This Portal 112 Men Stepped Into Eternity ...”

Layland Miners’ Memorial, Right Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

5. Layland Miners’ Memorial, Right Panel

“In memory of the men who died and all fallen miners”

Layland Miners’ Memorial, Left Panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. J. Prats, September 14, 2019

6. Layland Miners’ Memorial, Left Panel

“Dedicated to the 53 men that survived the mine explosion on March 2, 1915”

Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,162 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 3, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.