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Aden Clay Mine

Industrial
1920s
c. 1920
Good Hope community, about five miles south of Poplar Bluff
Verbatim Passage from Source
"About 1920, an unusually good grade of clay was located by Frank Aden on his farm in the Good Hope community, about five miles south of Poplar Bluff."

— Source: The History of Butler County Industry 1870-1930 (referenced c. 1920)

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A clay mining operation located on Frank Aden's farm, used for manufacturing porcelain products.

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