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On October 26, 1923, an explosion at the Pure Oil Company plant at Cabin Creek caused damage estimated at more than $100,000.

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"$100,000 Loss In Oil Plant Blast At Cabin Creek"
"Blast Damages Pure Oil Plant On Cabin Creek"
"Pure Oil Plant Will Be Rebuilt"
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On This Day in West Virginia History: October