Mr. Zegeer received his bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering in
1944. After two years in the U.S. Army Engineers, he joined
Consolidation Coal Company in Jenkins, Kentucky. The mines were
sold to Bethlehem Steel in 1956, and he became Division
Superintendent. He retired as Manager of Beth-Elkhorn Corporation
in 1977. Mr. Zegeer was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Labor
for Mine Safety & Health in 1983, serving in this capacity
until retiring again in 1987 to return to private consulting.
The
Jenkins Train Depot. in 1912
This museum was started by Mr. Zegeer a few years back. The
train tracks are now long gone! There is a similar museum in
Elkhorn City. Please go inside and have a look around, this is a
very nice museum and the admission is Free.
The Museum Hours are: Monday: CLOSED Tues-Sat: 11:00-5:00 Sun:
1:00-5:00
Please BYOP! And remember to place the cache back EXACTLY the
way you found it! USE STEALTH!!! Permission has been given by the
museum staff for this cache hide.