Helper in Carbon County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Coal Mines of Carbon County Utah

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

1. Coal Mines of Carbon County Utah Marker

Inscription. When coal mining started in the Bookcliffs and Wasatch Plateau back in the late 1800s, many miners from different ethnic groups from America and countries from around the world came to Carbon County to mine the coal to provide for their families, heating of the homes, the making of steel, the production of electricity and other products.

These miners were exposed to cold, wet, harsh conditions, bad top and ribs, explosive and poisonous gases, confined conditions with mining machinery and coal dust.

This memorial is dedicated to all miners and their families past, present and future.

Coal mines of Carbon County Utah

[individual mines, dates of operation and fatalities not transcribed]

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 39° 40.977′ N, 110° 51.378′ W. Marker is in Helper, Utah, in Carbon County. It can be reached from South 100 West. Marker located at the north end of the the Helper Mining Display. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 252 S 100 W, Helper UT 84526, United States of America.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Canyon Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joy Loading Machine (a few steps from this marker); Conventional Mining Section (a few steps from this marker); The Mucking Machine (a few steps from this marker); Sullivan Shortwall Machine (a few steps from this marker); Continous Miner Section (within shouting distance of this marker); The Four Steps Necessary For Mining Coal (within shouting distance of this marker); Geneva Coal Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Helper (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helper.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, June 28, 2025

2. Coal Mines of Carbon County Utah Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.