Zinc, Lead Mines in Tennessee
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Zinc, Lead Mining in Tennessee
Tennessee has 8 zinc, lead-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 zinc, lead mine in Tennessee is Bunch Hollow Mine in Claiborne County, with records dating to 1939.
By County
| County | Sites |
|---|---|
| Claiborne County | 3 |
| Unicoi County | 3 |
| Bradley County | 1 |
| Union County | 1 |
Zinc, Lead Mines
| Mine | County | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunch Hollow Mine | Claiborne | Past Producer | |
| Caldwell Mine | Union | Past Producer | |
| Dry Branch Zinc Mine | Unicoi | Past Producer | |
| Hardwick Lead Mine | Bradley | Past Producer | |
| Kings Bend Mine | Claiborne | Past Producer | |
| Lick Log Zinc Shaft | Unicoi | Past Producer | |
| New Peach Orchard Zinc-Lead Shaft | Unicoi | Past Producer | |
| Straight Creek Mine | Claiborne | Past Producer |
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