Near South Pass City in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
1. The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust Marker
Caption: Original Carissa Mine in 1905. J.B. Stimson, photographer.
Inscription.
The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust. . Thousands rushed to the South Pass area following the find of substantial gold deposits at the Carissa Mine in 1867. As the boom gained steam, the Carissa sat at the center of mining development, serving as the primary economic force for South Pass City. Eventually, the gold played out and the Carissa’s mining technology reached its limit. As a result, the Carissa closed, contributing to the gold bust and the decline of South Pass City in the 1870s. , Modern advances in mining technology and an influx of new money made it possible for the Carissa to reopen in the early 1900s, bringing with it a renewed boom. A large project that modernized the Carissa during the winter of 1928-1929 created additional facilities that were both newly built and moved to the site. The Carissa continued to open and close with new owners, new money, fluctuating gold prices, and new technologies. It closed for the last time in 1949 and the State of Wyoming acquired it in 2003 designating it as a historic site.
Thousands rushed to the South Pass area following the find of substantial gold deposits at the Carissa Mine in 1867. As the boom gained steam, the Carissa sat at the center of mining development, serving as the primary economic force for South Pass City. Eventually, the gold played out and the Carissa’s mining technology reached its limit. As a result, the Carissa closed, contributing to the gold bust and the decline of South Pass City in the 1870s.
Modern advances in mining technology and an influx of new money made it possible for the Carissa to reopen in the early 1900s, bringing with it a renewed boom. A large project that modernized the Carissa during the winter of 1928-1929 created additional facilities that were both newly built and moved to the site. The Carissa continued to open and close with new owners, new money, fluctuating gold prices, and new technologies. It closed for the last time in 1949 and the State of Wyoming acquired it in 2003 designating it as a historic site.
Erected by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 42° 28.484′ N, 108° 47.826′ W. Marker is near South Pass City, Wyoming
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, in Fremont County. Marker is on South Pass City Road near South Pass Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lander WY 82520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
3. The Carissa Mine
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
4. The Carissa Mine
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
5. The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
6. The Carissa Mine
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
7. The Carissa Mine Stamp Mill
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8. The Carissa Mill and Shaft House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 6, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.