David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum Welcome To The David A. Zegeer Coal-Railroad Museum Jenkins, Kentucky Mr. Zegeer received his bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering in 1944. After two years in the U.S. Army Engineers, he joined Consolidation Coal Company in Jenkins, Kentucky. The mines were sold to Bethlehem Steel in 1956, and he became Division Superintendent. He retired as Manager of Beth-Elkhorn Corporation in 1977. Mr. Zegeer was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety & Health in 1983, serving in this capacity until retiring again in 1987 to return to private consulting. The old Jenkins Depot abt. 1912 David A. Zegeer Museum Today David A. Zegeer Biography Museum Dedication Kentucky Coal Heritage Website Coal Education Website Jenkins, The Early Years Contact Information: Dave Zegeer Museum P.O. Box 4 Jenkins, KY  41537 Website Design Donated by: Mining Internet Services, Inc . and Mining Consulting Services, Inc. COAL EDUCATION.ORG FUNDED UNDER A GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY COAL COUNCIL TO THE KENTUCKY COAL ASSOCIATION