Chronology of Lead-Mining in the United States

The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
W. R. Ingalls
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Jan 9, 1907

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THE following chronology presents the history of lead-mining in the United States in a brief form and is a useful reference in connection with the statistics of production 1621. Lead was mined and smelted near Falling Creek, Va., to supply the local demand for bullets and shot. This was the first mining and smelting of lead in what is now the United States. 1632. In a report made on the minerals of New England, lead-ore is mentioned. (Bishop, I., 470.) 1650. Supposed beginning of mining by Jesuits in Pima county, Ariz. 1651. Grant of lead-mine at Middletown, Conn., to Gov. John Winthrop.
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APA: W. R. Ingalls  (1907)  Chronology of Lead-Mining in the United States

MLA: W. R. Ingalls Chronology of Lead-Mining in the United States. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1907.

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