Centralia Number 5 Mine Disaster Remembered 77 Years Later with Mayor’s Talk
Centralia, Illinois – This Monday marks the 77th anniversary of the tragic Centralia Number 5 Mine disaster that took the lives of 111 individuals. The devastating incident occurred on March 25th, 1947, when a massive explosion engulfed the depths of the mine at 3:27 pm. In the aftermath, a large-scale rescue operation was launched to locate the 142 men working underground, leading to a somber period of funeral services for the victims. Following an extensive …