Iron Mountain Iron Mine
Useful Information
History
| | |
| 1870 | mine opened. |
| 1945 | mine closed. |
Description
Iron Mountain Iron Mine is best known for Big John, the World's
Largest Miner!
This enormous sign showing a miner with helmet and pickax, was built to attract
visitors, and is now its own sight.
Nevertheless the mine is interesting too, it is a Michigan State Historical
Landmark.
The underground tour gives insights into the local iron mining history.
This mine produced over 22 million tons of iron ore during the 70 years of
operation.
The mine is entered on a mine train, the still operating electric underground
locomotive was once used to haul iron ore to the surface.
See also
Iron Mine
