Near Basin in Jefferson County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Jib Mill
The Hope mine has long been noted for the richness of its ores. but now it is noted for the quantity of sold gold. Upon the discovery of (a drift of exceptionally rich ore) Foreman Buckley summoned Manager Fletcher to the scene at once and in the first piece that he picked up was contained over $500 of pure gold. The surroundings fairly dazzled his eyes.
The Jib Mill was built in 1900 to efficiently process the ore. At one time more than 100 men were employed at the mill. The structure burned down in 1975.
Erected by Montana Department of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 46° 16.183′ N, 112° 16.205′ W. Marker is near Basin, Montana, in Jefferson County. Marker is on Interstate 15 Frontage Road near Sunnyside Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Basin MT 59631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mining Country (approx. one mile away); Jefferson County Courthouse (approx. 7˝ miles away); Montana State School (approx. 7.9 miles away); The Boulder River Bridge (approx. 9.4 miles away); Boulder Hot Springs (approx. 9.7 miles away); a different marker also named Boulder Hot Springs (approx. 9.7 miles away).
More about this marker. From the Basin off-ramp take Frontage Road west. Where Frontage Road becomes Sunnyside Road continue straight on the dirt track paralleling the freeway. The marker is a short distance down the dirt track.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.