Elcor, Ghost town in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States.
Elcor was a mining settlement in St. Louis County near Gilbert that now exists only as scattered foundation remnants and debris. The former townsite lies beneath active mining operations and remains largely inaccessible to visitors.
Founded in 1897 as Elba, the settlement took its final name from two neighboring mines called Elba and Corsica. The community was completely evacuated by 1956 when mining operations expanded across the land.
The mining community attracted workers from Croatia, Slovenia, Finland, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, and England, creating a diverse population of 1,000 residents by 1920.
Access to the site is severely limited because the location lies beneath active mining operations that prohibit entry. Visitors interested in the area should check locally for any organized tours or viewpoints that might be available nearby.
Residents tended their own plots and gardens while the mining company retained ownership of the entire land and exerted complete control. This company-owned housing model was common in mining towns throughout the region.
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