Standardville is a ghost town in Carbon County, Utah, United States. Standardville was established after coal was discovered in the area in 1912. The layout of the town was so well-planned, it became the "standard" for all mining towns to follow, which resulted in the town name of Standardville. In 1922, a group of striking miners killed a mine guard and wounded two miners before escaping. In 1930, 20 miners were killed in a mine explosion caused by carbon monoxide gas. In 1950, the mine shut down and people began to relocate elsewhere. A couple families remained until the 1970s, after which Standardville was abandoned.
The town was established after coal was discovered in Spring Canyon in 1912. The town layout was planned with well maintained lawns, bushes, and poplar trees. This became the "standard" for coal mining towns in Spring Canyon, and the town was named Standardville.[2] As Standardville's population increased, a company store, several apartments, a butcher shop, a barber shop, a hospital, a recreation hall, tennis courts, and an elementary school were constructed. At its peak, the population was about 550.[3] Although it was considered the standard for mining towns, Standardville still had problems with crime. On June 14, 1922, several miners went on strike and attacked a train carrying several new miners from both sides. The striking miners then fled and were pursued by mine guards. The shooting that occurred killed a mine guard and wounded two others.[4]
On February 6, 1930, an explosion caused by firedamp gas occurred in the Standard mine. Of the 29 miners that were working in the mine, 20 were immediately killed by the explosion. Rescue workers attempted to rescue the nine survivors, and while they were searching, a cave-in killed three of them. The nine survivors were able to escape.[5] The explosion had a large impact on the mine and community; however, the town continued to grow.
When World War II ended, the demand for coal decreased, and the mine was unable to meet its payroll as a result. In an attempt to save the mine, miners worked only for food. This attempt was unsuccessful, and the mine went bankrupt and was foreclosed on. Another coal mining company bought it, and shipments continued a couple months later. By 1948, the mine was being operated by the Spring Canyon Coal Company; however, in 1950, the mine was closed. As miners moved away, shops, the hospital, and the school were closed. Despite this, two families continued to live in the town until the 1970s.[3]
Remnantsedit
The coal tipple has deteriorated, leaving behind the coal storage unit. Numerous foundations can be found. At the top of the hill lies the bath house, where miners bathed and changed clothes. Remains of the Standard Mine can be found beyond the bath house. Railroad tracks that were once the property of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad end in town. Due to its proximity to the road, many of the remnants have graffiti. The town is now fenced off and posted as private property, but most of the ruins can be seen from the road.
Standardville was included in the United States Census twice. The Census of 1930 showed 506 people living in town. By 1940, Standardville's population had increased to 532. By 1950, Standardville's population had dropped considerably enough to not be included in that year's census.
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Standardville is a ghost town in Carbon County Utah United States Standardville was established after coal was discovered in the area in 1912 The layout of the town was so well planned it became the standard for all mining towns to follow which resulted in the town name of Standardville In 1922 a group of striking miners killed a mine guard and wounded two miners before escaping In 1930 20 miners were killed in a mine explosion caused by carbon monoxide gas In 1950 the mine shut down and people began to relocate elsewhere A couple families remained until the 1970s after which Standardville was abandoned StandardvilleGhost townThe coal storage unit in StandardvilleStandardvilleLocation of Standardville in UtahShow map of UtahStandardvilleStandardville the United States Show map of the United StatesCoordinates 39 42 00 N 110 56 01 W 39 70000 N 110 93361 W 39 70000 110 93361CountryUnited StatesStateUtahCountyCarbonFounded1912Abandoned1970sNamed forThe standard for all mining towns to followElevation 1 6 739 ft 2 054 m GNIS feature ID1437692 1 Contents 1 History 2 Remnants 3 Demographics 4 Gallery 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe town was established after coal was discovered in Spring Canyon in 1912 The town layout was planned with well maintained lawns bushes and poplar trees This became the standard for coal mining towns in Spring Canyon and the town was named Standardville 2 As Standardville s population increased a company store several apartments a butcher shop a barber shop a hospital a recreation hall tennis courts and an elementary school were constructed At its peak the population was about 550 3 Although it was considered the standard for mining towns Standardville still had problems with crime On June 14 1922 several miners went on strike and attacked a train carrying several new miners from both sides The striking miners then fled and were pursued by mine guards The shooting that occurred killed a mine guard and wounded two others 4 On February 6 1930 an explosion caused by firedamp gas occurred in the Standard mine Of the 29 miners that were working in the mine 20 were immediately killed by the explosion Rescue workers attempted to rescue the nine survivors and while they were searching a cave in killed three of them The nine survivors were able to escape 5 The explosion had a large impact on the mine and community however the town continued to grow When World War II ended the demand for coal decreased and the mine was unable to meet its payroll as a result In an attempt to save the mine miners worked only for food This attempt was unsuccessful and the mine went bankrupt and was foreclosed on Another coal mining company bought it and shipments continued a couple months later By 1948 the mine was being operated by the Spring Canyon Coal Company however in 1950 the mine was closed As miners moved away shops the hospital and the school were closed Despite this two families continued to live in the town until the 1970s 3 Remnants editThe coal tipple has deteriorated leaving behind the coal storage unit Numerous foundations can be found At the top of the hill lies the bath house where miners bathed and changed clothes Remains of the Standard Mine can be found beyond the bath house Railroad tracks that were once the property of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad end in town Due to its proximity to the road many of the remnants have graffiti The town is now fenced off and posted as private property but most of the ruins can be seen from the road Demographics editHistorical population CensusPop Note 1930506 19405325 1 6 failed verification Standardville was included in the United States Census twice The Census of 1930 showed 506 people living in town By 1940 Standardville s population had increased to 532 By 1950 Standardville s population had dropped considerably enough to not be included in that year s census Gallery edit nbsp Miners bath house nbsp a mining truck shop nbsp A couple buildingsSee also edit nbsp Utah portalCoal mining in the United States List of ghost towns in UtahReferences edit a b U S Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System Standardville Don Strack July 18 2002 Utah Fuels The West Spring Canyon Mines Utah Rails Retrieved October 27 2010 a b Carr Stephen L 1986 1972 The Historical Guide to Utah Ghost Towns Salt Lake City Utah Western Epics p 77 ISBN 978 0 914740 30 8 Ambushers kill miner wound two PDF Salt Lake Tribune June 14 1922 Retrieved October 27 2010 Standardville UT Coal Mine Explosion Feb 1930 Salt Lake Tribune February 7 1930 Retrieved October 27 2010 Search U S Census Retrieved June 21 2014 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Standardville Utah Historic American Engineering Record HAER documentation filed under Standardville Carbon County UT HAER No UT 52 Liberty Fuel Company Mine Office 9 photos 14 data pages 1 photo caption page HAER No UT 54 Rains Mine Bathhouse 13 photos 10 data pages 1 photo caption page HAER No UT 55 Standard Mine Timber Trestle 4 photos 12 data pages 1 photo caption page Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Standardville Utah amp oldid 1134355343, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
