Mine: Delaware Mine, Delaware, MI

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Operated for 41 years.

From: 1846

Owned by: Northwest Col, Pennsylvania Mining Co., Delaware Mining Co.

Produced: Copper Ore

Method: Mine shafts.

Railroad connection:

Stamp Mill/Smelter:

Until: 1887

Lifetime Production: 8 million pounds of copper.

Notes

Located off U.S. 41 in Grant Township, Keweenaw County. This is 12 miles south of Copper Harbor.

The mine had five shafts, the deepest reaching 1,400 feet.

The mine is open in the summer for tours. This is a Keweenaw Heritage site.

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