Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

New Almaden Quicksilver Mine

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 13, 2006

1. New Almaden Quicksilver Mine Marker

Inscription. New Almaden Quicksilver Mine has been designated an historical landmark by American Society for Metals. Discovered in November 1845, it was the first workable quicksilver mine in North America and preceded the Coloma Gold Discovery of January 1848 by 27 months. The mine supplied much of our industrial requirements for mercury for well over a century.

Erected 1982.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Resources • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the ASM International Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 37° 10.703′ N, 121° 49.172′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. It can be reached from Almaden Road. Marker is mounted at the entrance to the Mining Museum at Casa Grande. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21350 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Casa Grande (within shouting distance of this marker); The Randol Family Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away); John Young House

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(about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Huttner House (about 500 feet away); Robert Scott House (about 600 feet away); New Almaden (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Casa Grande (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding New Almaden Quicksilver Mine. Also see all other New Almaden Quicksilver Mine “Nearby Markers” for additional information.

Also see . . .
1. Timeline detailing the events of New Almaden Mine from 1824 to 2009. (Submitted on January 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Santa Clara County Parks – The New Almaden Mine Museum. (Submitted on January 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

New Almaden Quicksilver Mine Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 13, 2006

2. New Almaden Quicksilver Mine Museum

The marker is mounted on the wall at the entrance to the museum

New Almaden Quicksilver Mine at the top of the Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 13, 2006

3. New Almaden Quicksilver Mine at the top of the Hill

Mining Equipment at New Almaden City Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 13, 2006

4. Mining Equipment at New Almaden City Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,517 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.