MISSOURI MINES STATE HISTORIC SITE

PARK HILLS, MO

Missouri Mines State Historic Site is located in Park Hills, Missouri and is a designated National Historic Landmark. The site contains the ruins of an old lead and zinc mining operation that operated from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The site includes a variety of historic structures, including an ore processing plant, a steam engine, a stamp mill, a blacksmith shop, a boiler house, and a large smelter.

The site is open for visitors to explore the ruins of the old mine and learn about the history of the area. Visitors can tour the old ore processing plant, see the steam engine and stamp mill, and learn about the role lead and zinc mining played in the area’s economy. The site also includes a museum and gift shop, which displays artifacts and information related to the history of the mine.

The site also offers a variety of educational and recreational activities, such as nature walks, bird watching, and picnicking. Visitors can also participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, and camping.

Missouri Mines State Historic Site is a great place to learn about the history of the area and explore the remains of the old mining operation. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the history of the area.

MISSOURI MINES STATE HISTORIC SITE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PARK HILLS MO. US MID #8402900425

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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MISSOURI MINES MUSEUM SOCIETY
PO BOX 492
PARK HILLS
MO
63601-6360

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