Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine - Cripple Creek, CO
N 38° 45.193 W 105° 09.617
13S E 486072 N 4289403
World's only 1,000' vertical shaft gold mine tour!
Waymark Code: WM5MA5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2009
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Discovered in 1891 by Mollie Kathleen Gortner as one of the early discovery claims of the Cripple Creek Gold Camp, the Mollie Kathleen Mine produced well over five million dollars during markets periods of 20 and 35 dollars per ounce gold prices.
Geologically berthed at 10,000 feet above sea level in a volcanic caldera known globally as "The World's Greatest Gold Camp" the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine holds a rich gold mining history while being continually maintained and preserved, has evolved as an educational tribute to the hard rock gold mining heritage of the Cripple creek Gold Mining District.
Mine Type: Tourist Mine
Mineral Collecting: Not Known
Material Mined: Precious Metal
Operation: Underground Mine
Surface Features: Yes
KNOWN DANGERS:
Everything is marked that is off limits.
Any associated website: [Web Link]
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Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
April - October
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Visit Instructions:
Optional photograph welcomed.