Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine – Hibbing, MN
N 47° 26.839 W 092° 56.712
15T E 504131 N 5254876
Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the North,” The Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine was the first open pit mine on the Mesabi Iron Range.
Waymark Code: WMGDXV
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 02/20/2013
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Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the North,” The Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine was the first open pit mine on the Mesabi Iron Range. Mining began here in 1895 and is still in operation by the Hibbing Taconite Company. The mine measures 3 miles in length, 2 miles in width and is 535’ deep and covers 2,000 acres of land. Production peaked in the 1940’s providing one fourth of the iron ore used in the United States. An observation building and overlook are open to visitors and include interpretive signs, mining equipment, and historical exhibits.
Street address:
3rd Ave., E.
Hibbing, MN USA
55746
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis County
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction
Current function: Industry/Processing/Extraction
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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