Since 1893
Brief Timeline of Significant Events
This is only a summary timeline of significant events that have occurred since 1893 relating to the company. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list, and should not be viewed as such. Rather, it is a way to see how the company began and evolved to its current form today. Amherst Madison is proud of its history and origins, and we’re happy to show you some of the events that have led to the company that is present today.
Brothers Charles T. Jones and George W. Jones form the Star Coal and Coke Company of Fayette County, WV
Amherst Coal Company incorporated
Madison Coal and Supply incorporated
Amherst Fuel Company incorporated
Logan County Coal Corporation incorporated
Amherst Barge Company was formed
Amherst Coal Company and Logan County Coal Corporation jointly acquired Hatfield Campbell Creek Coal Company
Amherst Coal Company and Logan County Coal Corporation merged
Steamer J.S. Lewis becomes the first towboat added to the Amherst fleet
Postal authorities rename town of Reed, WV to Port Amherst
Amherst Barge Company name was changed to Amherst Industries, Inc.
The Campbell’s Creek Railroad Company merged with Amherst Fuel Company
World’s longest railroad flatcar was built for Keiser Aluminum at Port Amherst
Amherst Industries transferred river operations to wholly owned subsidiary Madison Coal & Supply Company
Diamond Shamrock Corporation agrees to acquire the Amherst Coal Company
Port Amherst, Ltd. incorporated and purchased Amherst Industries, Madison Coal & Supply Company
Madison Coal and Supply Company is renamed Amherst Madison, Inc. The new company becomes the primary operating company and is primarily made up of three river-based divisions (Towing, Construction, and Marine Repair)
Long time President of Madison Coal and Supply Company, O. Nelson Jones passed away. Former Officer of Madison Coal and Supply, Herbert E. Jones, Jr. passed away
Amherst Madison, Inc. acquires land and assets from the former O-Kan Marine Repair, Inc. in Gallipolis, OH
Port Amherst, Ltd. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) was established
Amherst Madison, Inc. becomes 100% employee owned through the ESOP
Long time CEO and President of Amherst Madison, inc., Charles T. Jones II passed away at the age of 101