Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
1. Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel Marker
Once the ore buckets came to the surface the contents went through the mill. The purpose of the mills that dotted the landscape was to separate the various rocks and minerals always concentrating on the valuable lead and zinc ore. These concentrations plants separated millions upon millions of waste rock and ore. The ore would go through a series of processes powered by wheels turning conveyor belts.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 8.823′ N, 94° 27.546′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of East Daugherty Street and North Devon Street, on the right when traveling east on East Daugherty Street. Marker is located at Webb City Historical Mining Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 E Daugherty St, Webb City MO 64870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tri-State Mining District Ore Bucket (a few steps from this marker); Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks (a few steps from this marker); Dedicated to the Memory of Marion E. Perry and William H. Perry
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
2. Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel Marker
Close up of marker and wheel
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
