Lead Silver Mines, Idaho - Idaho Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Marker Name: Lead Silver Mines Marker Type: Roadside Marker Text: "Lead Silver Mines In more than a century after rich lodes were discovered in 1884, this valley has become North and South America's largest producer of silver. More than 5 billion dollars worth of lead, silver and zinc-including more than a billion ounces of silver-have come from these camps. Old mines and towns at Burke, Kellogg, Murray, Mullan, Osburn, and Warner can be reached from Wallace. First, visit the Coeur d'Alene District Mining Museum at 509 Bank St. to review the region's mining development. #421" County: Shoshone City: Mullan Group Responsible for Placement: State of Idaho Marker Number: 421 Web link(s) for additional information: http://itd.idaho.gov/hmg/ http://www.untraveledroad.com/USA/IdahoHList.htm Date Dedicated: Not listed

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