Ducktown in Polk County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Burra Burra Mine

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

1. Burra Burra Mine Marker

Inscription. Visible to your left is a collapse into a small section of Burra Burra Mine. This section had been deliberately mined close to the surface because the grade of ore was so rich. After careful removal of the ore, the section was abandoned due to the very real possibility of a cave-in. When the visible area collapsed in 1925, this section of the mine was no longer being worked, and there were no injuries. The bare land around the cave-in was left unplanted during the reclamation work in the second half of the 20th century, but second – and third – generation growth from nearby trees has now covered most of the original red clay.

[Caption]:
Collapsed section of Burra Burra Mine, photographed in the 1990s.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Burra Burra Mine Site Walking/Driving Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 35° 2.129′ N, 84° 22.685′ W. Marker is in Ducktown, Tennessee, in Polk County. It is on Burra Burra Street, on

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the left when traveling south. Marker is located at the Burra Burra Mine State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Burra Burra Street, Ducktown TN 37326, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smelter (a few steps from this marker); Matte (a few steps from this marker); Air Compressor (a few steps from this marker); Sinking Hoist (a few steps from this marker); Slag (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire Hose Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheave Wheels (within shouting distance of this marker); Bucket (within

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

2. Burra Burra Mine Marker

shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ducktown.

Also see . . .
1. The Ducktown Basin Museum. (Submitted on December 3, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
2. Ducktown Basin Museum and Burra Burra Mine. (Submitted on December 3, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Collapsed Burra Burra Mine image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

3. Collapsed Burra Burra Mine

Photographed by Tom Bosse, November 22, 2024

4. Burra Burra Mine Marker

Marker located on extreme right against the fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.