Mine Hills Preserve, Archaeological site and National Register of Historic Places in Roxbury, United States
Mine Hills Preserve encompasses 360 acres of land featuring abandoned quarry areas and preserved remains of 19th-century iron mining operations.
The site transformed from common land known as Spruce Hill into an industrial complex when the Shepaug Spathic Iron and Steel Company established operations in 1865.
The preserved mining structures and equipment at Mine Hills demonstrate the technological developments of American industrial advancement during the 1800s.
Visitors can explore the site through multiple trails, including a 0.2-mile loop to the blast furnace and a 3.5-mile path through historical mining areas.
The preserve contains remnants of various mining attempts, from unsuccessful gold and silver excavations to productive iron ore extraction and granite quarrying operations.
Location: Roxbury
GPS coordinates: 41.56083,-73.33528
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:11
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