The Clay Mine
Creede, Colorado, is known for it's silver and zinc mines, but this historic mined dug bentonite clay from the earth. Ben Birdsey opened the mine in 1928 and it operated through WWII. Originially the clay was used to make refining oils. During the war it was used in the manufacturing of ammunition. After the war it was used to make ladies' face powder and as an ingredient in saltwater taffy. But, shortly after the war, it went bankrupt and has remained closed.
The Clay Mine
Creede, Colorado, is known for it's silver and zinc mines, but this historic mined dug bentonite clay from the earth. Ben Birdsey opened the mine in 1928 and it operated through WWII. Originially the clay was used to make refining oils. During the war it was used in the manufacturing of ammunition. After the war it was used to make ladies' face powder and as an ingredient in saltwater taffy. But, shortly after the war, it went bankrupt and has remained closed.