Peerless, Utah
Peerless is a ghost town in Carbon County, Utah. It is located just three miles west of Helper.
History
Peerless was the first coal mining camp in the Spring Canyon District. In 1916 440 acres of land were bought by William and Charles Sweet. Immediately they began to develop coal operations. In 1917, the Sweets sold the property to the Peerless Coal Company. As the mining continued, the population grew. At its peak, the mine employed 150 men. The community included thirty homes, a store, a school, the mine office, and a post office.[1]
Decline
However, like all mining communities in the area, Peerless would have troubles. In July 1930 the Peerless Coal Company discontinued mining because of low production. A year later it went bankrupt. A couple more mining companies bought it, but mining didn't last long. Small-scale mining continued until 1953. In March the mine and its assets were sold.[1]
Today
At its peak, the town's population was around 300 people,[2] half of which worked in the mines. Today there is nothing left except a few foundations.
References
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