Lead, Zinc Mines in Tennessee
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Lead, Zinc Mining in Tennessee
Tennessee has 6 lead, zinc-related mine and mineral deposit locations recorded in federal databases. None are currently listed as active, but historical records document past production and geological occurrences. Data comes from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System and MSHA Mine Safety and Health Administration records.
The earliest recorded lead, zinc mine in Tennessee is Hardwick Lead Mine in Bradley County, with records dating to 1892.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Claiborne County | 3 |
| Bradley County | 1 |
| Unicoi County | 1 |
| Unicoi, Washington County | 1 |
Lead, Zinc Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Mine | Claiborne | Past Producer | |
| Embreeville District | Unicoi, Washington | Occurrence | |
| Hardwick Lead Mine | Bradley | Past Producer | |
| New Prospect/russell/cox Mines | Claiborne | Past Producer | |
| Peach Orchard Mine | Unicoi | Past Producer | |
| Powell River Zinc & Lead Mine | Claiborne | Past Producer |
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