Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Importance Of Copper Mining
Photographed By Meg B, November 18, 2019
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 these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bisbee City Fire Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brewery Gulch (about 700 feet away); Phelps Dodge General Office Building
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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.)
Additional keywords. Arizona; assay; Gold Rush;
Photographed By Meg B, November 18, 2019
2. The Importance Of Copper Mining Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2020, by Meg B of Chesapeake, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
