Tantiusques, Archaeological site in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, US.
The Tantiusques reservation spans 57 acres of forested land, containing historic mine sites, walking trails, and remnants of colonial-era mineral extraction operations.
In 1644, John Winthrop the Younger acquired the land from the Nipmuc people and initiated mining operations for lead, iron, and graphite extraction.
The name Tantiusques originates from the Nipmuc language, meaning 'the place between two low hills', where indigenous people collected graphite for ceremonial paints.
Visitors can explore the preserved mine cuts, ditches, and foundations while hiking through the forest trails maintained by The Trustees of Reservations.
The site features the remains of a 19th-century graphite mining operation run by Frederic Tudor, who employed Captain Joseph Dixon until operations ceased in 1910.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.05720,-72.13110
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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