Strong Mine - Victor, CO
N 38° 42.698 W 105° 08.257
13S E 488035 N 4284786
Located at the base of Battle Mountain in Victor, CO.
Waymark Code: WM13NAQ
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2021
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The strong Mine was a top 10 gold producer in the district. Approximately $13,000,000 worth of gold was dug from this mine. One of the best equipped mine it was also with in walking distance from any part of Victor. The discoverer of this mine was Sam Strong. Sam Strong sold his claim early on for $60,000. Sam Strong was shot to death in a Cripple Creek Saloon.
Mine Type: Abandoned Mine
Mineral Collecting: No
Material Mined: Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Open Shafts
Falling and rotting wood from buildings.
Any associated website: Not listed
Any Other information: Not listed
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