Manganese, Iron Mines in Tennessee
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Manganese, Iron Mining in Tennessee
Tennessee has 8 manganese, iron-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 manganese, iron mine in Tennessee is West Ore Bank Manganese in Unicoi County, with records dating to 1844.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Carter County | 7 |
| Unicoi County | 1 |
Manganese, Iron Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs Manganese Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Blue Springs Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Bowers Manganese Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Bowers Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Cardens Bluff Manganese Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Little Stony Creek Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| Valley Forge Mine | Carter | Past Producer | |
| West Ore Bank Manganese | Unicoi | Past Producer |
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