National Register of Historic Places
Mountain Iron Mine
Mountain Iron Mine is a historic place in Mountain Iron, St. Louis County, Minnesota, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000052.
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Mountain Iron Mine
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About this place
What is Mountain Iron Mine?
Mountain Iron Mine is a former mine in Mountain Iron, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1892, it was the first mine on the Mesabi Range, which has proved to be the largest iron ore deposit ever discovered in the United States. Mining operations at the site ceased in 1956. The bottom of the open-pit mine has filled with water but its dimensions are readily visible. The city maintains an overlook in Mountain Iron Locomotive Park.
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Listing details
- Name
- Mountain Iron Mine
- City
- Mountain Iron
- County
- St. Louis County
- State
- Minnesota
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000052
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 47.52275, -86.62047
When was Mountain Iron Mine listed on the National Register?
Mountain Iron Mine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Mountain Iron Mine located?
Mountain Iron Mine is located in Mountain Iron, St. Louis County, Minnesota at approximately 47.52275, -86.62047. See the map above.
Is Mountain Iron Mine a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Mountain Iron Mine is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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