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557 First Coal Oil

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KY, USA

Category: Markers

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Mapping Kentucky History Breckinridge County Markers

Marker reads, Coal oil first produced here 1851. Plant built 1857, reputed first of kind in world. Mine known for extensive veins of cannel coal. Coal loaded here, exported to England via New Orleans for gas manufacture. English-owned with Prince of Wales King Edward VII an investor. Disastrous fire, the discovery of petroleum, and Civil War caused cessation of operation.