"PORCUPINE MINING AREA" - Porcupine
N 48° 29.661 W 081° 10.320
17U E 487292 N 5371261
This Ontario Historical Plaque gives a brief account of the mining history in the Porcupine area.
Waymark Code: WM116R
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/10/2006
Views: 86
This Ontario Historical Plaque is situated in a small park near the shores of Porcupine Lake in the heart of the small town of Porcupine Ontario. Formerly known as Golden City, this little community has quite a colourful past, and a very interesting history when it comes to the mining activity that went on here in the the early 1900's. Still active in the mining industry the Porcupine/South Porcupine area is very proud of its past and it's cultural history.
While visiting this plaque you will see some of the equipment that was used in mining this part of the Canadian Shield. Visible in the park are a tripod drill, and a old locomotive, and the original mine recorders office for this area. This office was used to record all of the claims when the Porcupine Gold Camp was booming.
Address or location of plaque: In the park located at the intersection of King Street and Bourke Lane in Porcupine Ontario
Physical location of plaque: Park
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are several artifacts located on the site, a train locomotive, a tripod drill, and the original mine recording office for the Porcupine area.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'
Condition of sign: A little dirty with the grime and salt of winter, but in exellent condition otherwise.
Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes !
What is the second/third language?: French
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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Subsequent visits, at another time with photo are acceptable.
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