The last man out of the mine, Anthony Benedict, created a monument to honor the fallen miners. All but 14 men were able to reach the tenth level of the mine before the mine caved in, sealing in the victims 800 feet below ground. 1 when one miner heard a cracking noise in the mine and everyone was ordered out. Tragedy struck on September 4, 1914, at Mine No. During World War I, coal was the chief energy source and Adamson was a bustling hub that produced trainloads of coal on the Rock Island and Katy Railroads that ran into the town.
In the early 1900s, this four square mile area was alive with up to 15 coal mines, four of which were considered major producers.
Located midway between McAlester and Wilburton in southeast Oklahoma is the ghost town of Adamson. Whether you’re researching your family’s genealogy or are just looking to satisfy your curiosity, turn off the main road and discover the fascinating history of Oklahoma’s ghost towns. With a history full of Land Runs, Native American territories, Civil War battles and railroads, Oklahoma’s past is full of towns that sprung up overnight and faded away just as quickly.
