The Union Miners Cem stands as a focal point of labor history near Mount Olive, reflecting the region's deep connection to the Illinois coal mining industry. This 2018 survey documents the intricate boundary where Macoupin and Montgomery counties meet, illustrating a landscape defined by small settlements like Carlsburg and the northern reaches of Staunton. The area is notably dense with commemorative sites, including Cavalry Cem, Mount Olive Cem, and several Lutheran churchyards, indicating a well-established and rooted community.
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1912 · Gillespie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Gillespie
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Mount Olive
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · New Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1944 · New Douglas
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Mount Olive
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Worden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Edwardsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500