Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
3rd Ave., E., Hibbing, Minnesota
Map
Coordinates:
+47.44389, -92.9253047°26'38" N, 92°55'31" W
Description
Begun in 1895, this is an early example of open pit mining techniques. This Mesabi Range mine, the largest in the world, produced an immense amount of iron ore, and enabled the U.S. to lead the world in steel output. -- National Historic Landmark statement of significance, November 13, 1966
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966
- Reference number
- 66000904
- Areas of significance
- Industry; Commerce
- Level of significance
- National
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- Structure
- Historic function
- Extractive facility
- Current function
- Extractive facility
- Periods of significance
- 1950-1974; 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1925-1949
- Significant years
- 1895; 1961
Update Log
- March 13, 2020: Updated by J.R. Manning: Corrected GPS Coordinates