Dante Coal Miner's Memorial
The Dante Coal Miner's Memorial was erected in December, 2000 by the Dante PRIDE organization to commemorate the men of Dante who worked in the mines, extracting the coal which made our country strong in times of war and peace, and their families who supported them in their work.
During the early part of the 20th century, Dante was the economic center of Russell County. Virginia Delegate Bud Phillips, a sixth generation resident of the area, speaking at the groundbreaking on December 8, said, "Today is a celebration of our heritage as we erect a tribute to coal miners and their families. I don't think that many people appreciate the sacrifices that coal mining families of Southwest Virginia have endured."
To view the names that are listed on the memorials, please visit the following pages.
A-Jennings Jesse-Patrick Peste-Z Additions
The miners whose names appear on the memorial must be deceased, have lived in Dante or the surrounding postal area, and worked in a Dante mine. To add a name of a deceased Dante coal miner to the memorial, you may do so by contacting this company. They will inform you of the charge to add a name.
Bluefield Monument Company
430 Virginia Avenue
Bluefield, Virginia 24605
Phone: 276-326-1174