Mine: Emmett Mine, Waucedah, MI

Began → Emmett Mine → Became

Operated for 6 years with pauses.

From: 1878

Owned by: Emmett Mining Co. In 1879 control passed to Kimberly's of Sharon, PA.

Produced: Iron Ore

Method: Underground.

Railroad connection: C&NW to Escanaba ore dock.

Until: 1884

Lifetime Production: 11,523 tons in first year. 131,940 tons between 1882 and 1884.

Source: [LSIO-1950]

Notes

Adjoining the Breen Mine.

First worked in 1878 by Emmett Mining Co., but in 1879 control passed to Kimberly's of Sharon, PA who organized a company of which Sam Kimberly was President, to operate the mine. 

Time Line