Mine: Boston Mine, Diorite, MI

Began → Boston Mine → American (Sterling) Mine

Operated for 4 years.

From: 1880

Owned by: Leased from American Iron Co. Later, leased to Hanna Iron Ore Co. until 1947.

Produced: Iron ore. Red specular bessemer ore.

Method: 

Railroad connection: M&O

Until: 1884

Lifetime Production: 1880-1896 produced 62,542 tons (included in American).

Notes

Leased by the American Iron Company. 80 acres, SE 1/4 and SW 1/4 and SE 1/4 Sec. 32, 48-28.

Originally operated by the Boston Mine Co.; later by American-Boston Mining Co. as part of the American (Sterling) mine. Lease held by Hanna Iron Ore Co. until 1947.

One mile east of Clarksburg.

Time Line

1880. Opened in 1880. shipped until 1884.

1880. Spur connected to thius mine from MH&O. [DSS]