Ohio's 200-year-old mining legacy played a large part in fueling the nation's industrial development. More than 3.6 billion tons of coal have been extracted from Ohio's coal-bearing region. However, poorly regulated mining during its first 150 . . . — — Map (db m283633) HM
This exhibit was designed to honor the men and women who have dedicated their lives to the local surface coal mining industry and to recognize the remarkable and breathtaking achievements in mine reclamation that have taken place here.
For . . . — — Map (db m283628) HM
In the early 1960s, increased production was needed to meet rising demand for coal by Muskingum River Power Plant. The increased mining capability was achieved with Big Muskie, a Bucyrus-Erie 4250-W dragline. Huge by any standards, the 4250-W was . . . — — Map (db m283536) HM
Big Muskie moved more than 483 million cubic yards of material to uncover nearly 18 million tons of coal over the course of its highly productive operating life.
In the early 1960s, increased production was needed to meet rising demand for . . . — — Map (db m283623) HM
Big Muskie. On May 22, 1969, Central Ohio Coal Company invited dignitaries to Muskingum Mine for the unveiling of the world's largest drag-line: the Bucyrus - Erie model 4250W affectionately named "Big Muskie." Four crews worked together to . . . — — Map (db m283625) HM
The Miner's Memorial Park is a monument to the achievements of American Electric Power (AEP) and its subsidiary Central Ohio Coal Company. One of the main attractions of this memorial is "Big Muskie's Bucket."
"Big Muskie" was the largest . . . — — Map (db m283618) HM
Once surfaced mined for coal to generate electricity to power our homes and businesses, Recreation Land is the best known symbol of AEP's environmental stewardship.
What is Recreation Land?
Recreation Land grew out of increasing demand . . . — — Map (db m283621) HM
This tree is dedicated to
Jesse Owens
1936 Gold Medal
100m Run
"the most memorable moment
of all - to be known as the
world's fastest human being"
1936 Gold Medal
200m Run
a world record at 20.7 seconds . . . — — Map (db m283629) HM
Side A:
Agriculture dominated the economy of southeastern Ohio's Morgan County until the 1940s when harvests dwindled, the population declined, and land values dropped. Surface mining the area's rich underground coal deposits replaced . . . — — Map (db m13595) HM
These rolling hills are a symbol of American Electric Power's commitment to restoring the land to the same or better condition after mining. Surface mining provided coal to generate electricity to power our homes and businesses. After extracting . . . — — Map (db m283627) HM
When mining is complete, coal companies must meet the strict requirements of the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and return land to its original or better condition.
Since the 1940s, reclaimed areas were planted with . . . — — Map (db m283620) HM
When mining is complete, coal companies must meet strict requirements of state and federal surface mining control and restoration requirements as well as return land to its original condition or better.
Since the 1940s, reclaimed areas were . . . — — Map (db m283632) HM
Named in honor of Ronald V. Crews, Mine General Superintendent of Central Ohio Coal Company, whose knowledge, dedication and friendship meant so much to so many.
Dedicated July 1972
Rededicated 2001
“To Honor All The Miners”
-R. . . . — — Map (db m13599) HM
Mining Equipment
Mining operations and equipment have changed significantly over the years. In its infancy, Central Ohio Coal removed overburden, the dirt and rock above the coal seam, with a small drag-line and shovel. The company also had . . . — — Map (db m283622) HM
The Mining Process
Coal is mined by one of two methods - underground or surface.
Coal 200 feet or more below the surface usually is extracted using the underground method. Shallower deposits and those along hillsides are surfaced mined. . . . — — Map (db m283619) HM
Today, Recreation Land is the best known symbol of American Electric Power's (AEP) environmental stewardship.
Recreation Land grew out of increasing demand for outdoor public recreation areas. This demand presented the perfect opportunity to show . . . — — Map (db m283631) HM
This land was once surface mined for coal to generate electricity to power Ohio homes and businesses.
Agriculture dominated the economy in this area until the 1940s when harvests dwindled, the population declined and land values dropped. The . . . — — Map (db m283630) HM
