National Register of Historic Places
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine is a historic place in Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000904.
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Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
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About this place
What is Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
The Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, is the largest operating open-pit iron mine in Minnesota. The pit stretches more than three miles (5 km) long, two miles (3 km) wide, and 535 feet (163 m) deep. It was established in 1895 and was one of the world's first mechanized open-pit mines.
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Listing details
- Name
- Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
- City
- Hibbing
- County
- St. Louis County
- State
- Minnesota
- Listed on the National Register
- November 13, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000904
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 47.44984, -92.95013
When was Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine listed on the National Register?
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.
Where is Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine located?
Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine is located in Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minnesota at approximately 47.44984, -92.95013. See the map above.
Is Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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