1 of 10
The Ashland Kiwanis Club welcomed members of the non-profit organization White Gravel Mines on Wednesday. White Gravel Mines is a venue located in Minford, Ohio, and hosts events including 5K runs and guided tours through what was once known as the Warren Mines in Minford.
Mindy Martin, co-owner of White Gravel Mine Productions, shared a bit of the history of the reclaimed mine, as well as offered insights into future events.
âThey started mining in the early 1900sâ Martin said. âThey used dynamite, donkeys, muscle and horses to mine and haul out the white gravel and sand. And they did this for over 40 years. I have heard that they even brought someone from Europe to do the blasting on this project.â Martin said that mining operations stopped after the second World War, and it was said that the U.S. military used the mines to store supplies.
White Gravel Mines to present Easter Cave
Glenda Lavendar Gullion working on one of the many displays for the Easter Cave.
Courtesy Photos
Several of the volunteers working on things as they prepare for the Easter Cave to be held at the White Gravel Mines in Minford.
Courtesy Photos
MINFORD If you are looking for something heartwarming for the family to do that doesn’t cost anything, The White Gravel Mines might be the place to visit this Easter holiday.
The mines, located at 4007 White Gravel McDaniel Road in Minford, Ohio, have had their Christmas Cave for years and people come from far away and locally just to visit the mines, but this year they have created a new event, the Easter Cave. On their Facebook page, it is stated, “We are very excited to let you ‘Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus’ in our amazing underground venue.”