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Barnes -Hecker Mine Memorial

Memorials : 2
Location : Ishpeming, Marquette County, USA
Coordinate : 46.5030920, -87.7791340
Description : A monument sits on top of the Barnes-Hecker Mine Shaft, where, on 3 November 1926, 51 men perished when the mine was suddenly flooded from a swamp above due to a cave-in. Of the 51 men who died there, only 10 bodies were recovered. After recovery efforts ended, the mine was abandoned and sealed, with 41 remaining interred within the mine.

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  • Where is Barnes -Hecker Mine Memorial?

    Barnes -Hecker Mine Memorial is located at 1137-2939 County Road Cl Ishpeming, Marquette County ,Michigan , 49849USA.

  • Barnes -Hecker Mine Memorial cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    2 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Barnes -Hecker Mine Memorial?

    Latitude: 46.5030920
    Longitude: -87.7791340

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