Mountain Iron Mine, Mountain Iron

Name: Mountain Iron Mine
Address: Mountain Iron, United States

#2 among attractions in Mountain Iron

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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. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 47°32'20"N, 92°37'21"W

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Mountain Iron United States

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Mountain Iron Mine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Hockey Hall of Fame, Olcott Park, Church of St. John the Baptist, B'nai Abraham Synagogue.

6.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
United States Hockey Hall of Fame, Eveleth
163 min walk • The United States Hockey Hall of Fame was established in 1973 with the goal of preserving the history of ice hockey in the United States while recognizing the extraordinary contributions of select players, coaches, administrators, officials and teams.
3.4 miE
Park
Olcott Park, Virginia
88 min walk • Olcott Park is a city park in Virginia, Minnesota, United States.
4.2 miE
Church
Church of St. John the Baptist, Virginia
108 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist was a historic church building in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1924 by a Polish American congregation of Roman Catholics.
4.3 miE
Synagogue
B'nai Abraham Synagogue, Virginia
109 min walk • B'nai Abraham Synagogue is a former synagogue in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was constructed in 1909 as the first purpose-built synagogue on the Iron Range. It served as the heart of the local Jewish community in the early 20th century.
3.6 miE
Botanical garden
Olcott Park Greenhouse, Virginia
91 min walk • Olcott Park is a city park in Virginia, Minnesota, United States.
6.5 miSE
Church
Church of the Holy Family, Eveleth
166 min walk • The Church of the Holy Family is a historic Roman Catholic church building in Eveleth, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1909 by a Slovene American congregation and anchored its ethnic community for seventy years.
0.5 miS
47°31'55"N • 92°37'23"W
Mountain Iron Public Library, Mountain Iron
13 min walk • Library