Williamson C: Spillertown, IL: Blue Ribbon #2 Coal Mine

(Satellite, this was probably their waste pond.)

Roger Kujawa posted
Loading a truck at Blue Ribbon No. 2 Mine,Williamson County,Illinois,IL,FSA,1

Mark Ballard: North of Marion

Mine pond still there

Raymond Barr: Located where?

Dennis DeBruler commented on Raymond's comment
Given Mark's comment about a pond, I think this is the pond: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FHX7hCRprVKzxa3d7 Index 4049 was the Blue Ribbon #2 Mine. It operated 1934-46. https://wikiimage.isgs.illinois.edu/ilmines/webfiles/topo-mines/johnston-city.pdf

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It operated in the Springfield seam.

Map

For a while I was confused because I could not find a rail spur that served the mine. Then I had my "duh" moment: there was no rail service. That is why they are loading trucks. There must have been a coal cleaning and loading facility somewhere next to the C&EI that served the many small mines in this area.

1938 Aerial Photo from ILHAP