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Soudan Iron Mine

Soudan Iron Mine is a historic place in Tower, 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 66000905.

Tower, St. Louis County, MinnesotaListed November 13, 1966NRIS #66000905★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Soudan Iron Mine?

The Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park is a Minnesota state park at the site of the Soudan Underground Mine, on the south shore of Lake Vermilion, in the Vermilion Range (Minnesota). The mine is known as Minnesota's oldest, deepest, and richest iron mine. It formerly hosted the Soudan Underground Laboratory. As the Soudan Iron Mine, it has been designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Soudan Iron Mine
City
Tower
County
St. Louis County
State
Minnesota
Listed on the National Register
November 13, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000905
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
47.82531, -92.23868
When was Soudan Iron Mine listed on the National Register?

Soudan Iron Mine was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

Where is Soudan Iron Mine located?

Soudan Iron Mine is located in Tower, St. Louis County, Minnesota at approximately 47.82531, -92.23868. See the map above.

Is Soudan Iron Mine a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Soudan Iron Mine is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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