Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

1. Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill Marker

Inscription. This steam powered rock drill was an integral tool of the Tri-State Mining District. The only way to access the ore was by drilling into the tough limestone, chert and dolomite walls. Drill bits punctured holes into the walls to provide the needed space to insert explosives. The explosives blew up the walls of rock, lead and zinc into smaller chunks so that the material could be scooped up and placed in the ore buckets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 8.822′ N, 94° 27.529′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) and North Devon Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Webb City Historical Mining Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 E Broadway 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. Dedicated to the Memory of Marion E. Perry and William H. Perry (a few steps from this marker); History of Webb City (a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Mining District Ore Bucket (a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Mining District Water Pump (a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Mining District Hoist

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(a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb City Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Webb City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

2. Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill Marker

Close up of marker and drill

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

3. Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill Marker

Marker is located at Webb City Historical Mining Park.

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 83 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.