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October 19, 2011
The annual east coast gathering of mine history enthusiasts is set to kick off once again this year on October 29, 2011. Barnyard Bash, as it is appropriately named, takes place in a fully restored large 18th century barn in the quaint neighborhood of Monroe, CT. Open to the public, the event allows like-minded people to meet in a friendly atmosphere face-to-face and share in their collective interest in all things related to mining and mine history. Intended to be both educational and entertaining, the event includes a dinner buffet and ale followed by music and dancing.See event itinerary »
October 13, 2011
New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Unger, returns with a follow up to her previous novel, Fragile. A psychological thriller, Darkness, My Old Friend continues in its predecessor's footsteps, taking the reader to the fictional town known as The Hollows, a former mining town. Michael Holt, a cave diver, is on a pursuit to solve the disappearance of his mother. What Michael finds out becomes a dramatic twist in this suspenseful page-turner. Mike Hetman and IronMiners.com helped to provide the author with background information and relevant imagery. Order your copy today at LisaUnger.com.
October 8, 2011
Six years after its initial launch in 2005, the IronMiners website has received its first major revamp. Redesigned from the ground up, IronMiners 2.0 features a brand new “old” interface, more thorough information on specific mines, remastered photography, a directory of mine tours, and the addition of new mines to its inventory. IronMiners 2.0 offers up-to-date information, interactivity, and resources to help visitors better appreciate and learn about the historic mining industry of the United States.
October 8, 2011
The Silver Prince Mine was opened in 1874 by T.N. Alexander, W. Cole, E. G. Peck, and C.C. Bean. In 1879, the mine was purchased by Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont for $40,000. The following year the operation expanded by acquiring the adjoining Black Warrior Mine to the north as well as the Tuscumbia Mine. By 1882, the Silver Prince Mine was conveyed, if only in name, to Abram S. Hewitt, as security for a $25,000 loan.Read more »
October 8, 2011
The Rock Pond Mine was first developed in 1901
by Gray Brothers. The following year the
Ticonderoga Graphite Company constructed a well-built ten
stamp mill to work the mine.
In 1903, this company allowed the Columbia Graphite Company to experiment with the ore. From 1904 to 1905, the Columbia Graphite
Company took over the mine entirely and actively worked it.Read more »
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