Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
1. J & W Mine Marker
This mural depicts the beginning of a miner's day as they rode the coal cars down into the mines. The last view they had of the day was the beautiful countryside before being lowered into the depths of the mines into total darkness lit only by their carbide lamps. They spent the entire day working in the darkness - much of the day on their knees. Their wives sewed inner tube pieces from car tires on the knees of their pants.
Erected by Miners Hall Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 31.242′ N, 94° 42.371′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kansas, in Crawford County. It can be reached from West 7th Street west of South Broadway Street (Business U.S. 69), on the left when traveling west. Marker is behind Miners Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 S Broadway St, Franklin KS 66735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Coal Camp Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower (a few steps from this marker); Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Company Store (a few steps from this marker); Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Coal Mine Hoist (a few steps from this marker); Dragline Bucket (a few steps from this marker); Union Hall Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . Miners Hall Museum. (Submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
2. J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker) Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
3. J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
