May 16, 1888
West End Coke Company incorporated
The West End Coke Company was incorporated in West Virginia by the following: Arnold J. Bonafield, William H. Watkins of Tunnelton, Preston County; John N. Baker of Evansville, WV; Melker M. Jeffreys and John W. Mason of Grafton, Taylor County. The company's purpose was to mine, manufacture, and sell coal and fire clay, with its main office at Tunnelton, Preston County.
Research status
This entry has been checked against its named source.
The timeline wording accurately reflects the source listed below. This status does not necessarily mean the event has been independently corroborated against additional records.
Sources and further reading
Where this entry comes from
West Virginia Archives and History, West Virginia Memory Timeline
WV Memory Timeline search: Preston
Keep exploring
Related history
Help strengthen this entry
Have a correction, source, or local detail?
Share what you know. The contribution form will automatically include this entry’s title and reference.