Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Importance of Copper Mining
Photographed by James Hulse, June 15, 2024
1. The Importance Of Copper Mining Marker
Rich copper mines transformed Bisbee from a rough camp in the late 1800's to one of the largest and most cultured cities between St. Louis and San Francisco by the early 1900's. From the time of the discovery of rich surface deposits in 1877 until 1975, when the last of the underground mines closed, Bisbee's mountains yielded more than 8 billion pounds of copper, as well as gold, silver, lead, and zinc, representing one of the most productive mining districts in the world. The wealth generated by copper mining built not only the expansive business and residential districts, but was responsible for untold contributions worldwide.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 31° 26.421′ N, 109° 54.78′ W. Marker is in Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County. It can be reached from North Dart Road. The marker is located in front of the entrance to the Queen Mine Tour building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 478 N Dart Road, Bisbee AZ 85603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands and in Southeastern Arizona. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Gadsden Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bisbee City Fire Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brewery Gulch (about 700 feet away); Phelps Dodge General Office Building (about 700 feet away); Copper Queen Plaza
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Discovery of Ore (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Early Bisbee Mining History. Copper Queen Mine Tour:
Detailed information about the history of mining in Bisbee, Az. (Submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia.)
Photographed by Meg B, November 18, 2019
2. The Importance Of Copper Mining Marker
Photographed by Meg B, November 18, 2019
3. The Importance Of Copper Mining Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. This page has been viewed 398 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
