In 1940 a chemical plant that converts coal to coke for steel making had a town built next to it for their workers. "Coketown" was the name given by the residents who lived inside the dust, smoke, and odorous fumes from the 24/7 pollution of the day.
The plant is still in operation today after massive pollution controls were installed The town is long gone. Its place is occupied by a mega million $$ storage facility for gas and oil drilling material and equipment.
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