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Gold King MineA World-Class Mine Museum in a Ghost Town Setting |
The location of the historic Gold King Mine was originally the site of Haynes, Arizona, which in 1890, was a small suburb of the larger town of Jerome, one mile north. When the Haynes Copper Company dug a 1200-foot-deep shaft in search of copper, they were disappointed at the absence of copper, but miners hit gold instead.
The site is now a musuem where visitors can see continuous demonstrations of antique mining equipment and the operation of a turn-of-the-century sawmill daily. Other highlights include walks in an authentic mine shaft, animals to pet and feed, a circa 1901 blacksmith shop, and the world's largest gas engines.
The Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Facilities include rest rooms and a large parking area.
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| Location | Jerome Arizona |
| Phone | 928-634-0053 |
| Website |
http://www.goldkingmine.net
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Reviewed By: Shirley, 04/27/2006 04:32:23 PM
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