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Missouri Mines State Historic Site occupies Federal Mill No. 3 in Park Hills, Missouri, which processed the lead and zinc ore that was mined in the immediate area for many decades. The site's old power building features a geological and mining history museum and interpretive center focusing on the state's historic Old Lead Belt.The plant was built by the Federal Lead Co. in 1906-1907 and subsequently bought by competitor St. Joseph Lead Company in 1923. The mill was retired in 1972 as much of the ore in the area had been mined and major operations were moving west. In 1975, the land was donated to the state of Missouri for recreational use. Much of the land was considered too damaged for return to a natural state and so became set aside for off-roading vehicles as St. Joe State Park, while the mill site was designated an interpretive center.

Address: 4000 MO-32, Park Hills, MO 63601, USA
Phone: (573) 431-6226
State: Missouri
City: Park Hills
Zip Code: 63601


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

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Reviews
If you like rocks and minerals, you will find this place interesting. We definitely enjoyed the exhibits.
8 years ago (27-10-2017)
Art was a wonderful tour guide he spent a lot of time explaining the history of the mine all the machines and how the process worked. It was well worth the minor four dollar charge
8 years ago (16-09-2017)
Cool place i go there with my dad a lot its fun and old. Has a haunted feeling my dad said it is. Love it cool place overall
8 years ago (06-04-2017)
Really neat place to learn about missouri's mining history, the staff is very knowledgeable and the museum is very cool
8 years ago (08-07-2017)
We enjoyed our visit this week and learned a number of things about the miners and The industry. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.
8 years ago (13-04-2017)
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