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'Biggest coal mine in Barbour County.'

1. Compass Coal Company Tipple

2. Coal Conveyor in Operation, Barbour Co., W. Va.

On November 2, 1900 there was a powder explosion at this mine that killed 15 people. Information with print includes "Electric and Compressed Air Mining, Electric Haulage, Capacity 2500 Tons". Print published in a book titled, "Properties Owned and Controlled By the Consolidated Coal Company West Virginia Properties Inspected By Directors And Their Guests Aug. 2-3, 1907".

3. Berryburg Mine, Southern Coal and Transportation Company, Barbour County, W. Va.