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Facts about (Hill Annex Mine State Park):
Overview of Hill Annex Mine State Park - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information :
The history of Hill Annex dates back more than a century The land was originally leased for mineral exploration in 1892 It was leased again in 1900 for a period of more than 50 years Mining began in 1913 and continued until 1978 Hill Annex Mine produced 63 million tons of iron ore and was the sixth largest producer in the state Over its 60 years of operation mining technology changed drastically In the early days horses provided the power Eventually steam and then electrical power replaced the h
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Hill Annex Mine State Park):
Park Offers Picnic Area,Picnic Shelter,Volleyball,Horseshoes,Golf Course,Warming House,Water Source,Fishing,Swimming Beach,Boat Access,Boating Restrictions,Handicapped Accessible,Self Guided,Hiking,Paved Bike,Mountain Bike,Horse,Cross Country Skiing,Snowshoe,Winter Hiking Trail,Park Office,Visitor Center,Interpretive Exhibit,Gift Shop,Groceries,Firewood,Ice Sales,Restaurant,Public Phones,Backpack Sites,Canoe Sites,Group Camp,Flush Toilets,Vault Toilets.
Contact Information:
Address:Hill Annex Mine State ParkP.O. Box 376, Calumet, Minnesota 55716. Street address: 880 Gary Street, Calumet, MN
Phone No:(218) 247-7215
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