White Gravel Mines in Minford, Ohio

The White Gravel Mines began as a vital white quartz gravel source owned by the Warren family and is located in Minford, Ohio. It was founded in the early 20th century. The workers used dynamite and muscle to make a living by supplying the gravel and sand to the growing residential and industrial needs of the region.  The gravel was then sold to the General Refractories Company. The workers worked the mines throughout World War II after which time it was abandoned and faded into memory. The Warr