Diane B~
Methodist Church, Central Mine, MI
In 1854 heavy masses of native copper were discovered in the bottom of an ancient pit dug by prehistoric miners. In November of that year the Central Mining Co. was organized. A rich ore body was soon opened which had produced a total of $9, 770, 628 by July 1898 when the property was finally abandoned.
Until the Kearsage load was discovered in the 90s, the Central Mine was the biggest and most profitable producer in the Keweenaw District. At one time the population reached a total of 1250 and reunions of former residents and descendants are held here annually.
Methodist Church, Central Mine, MI
In 1854 heavy masses of native copper were discovered in the bottom of an ancient pit dug by prehistoric miners. In November of that year the Central Mining Co. was organized. A rich ore body was soon opened which had produced a total of $9, 770, 628 by July 1898 when the property was finally abandoned.
Until the Kearsage load was discovered in the 90s, the Central Mine was the biggest and most profitable producer in the Keweenaw District. At one time the population reached a total of 1250 and reunions of former residents and descendants are held here annually.