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Signal Big Sandy River mill town

Ghost town Documented siteRestricted

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Coins and tokensCoins and tokens
Nails and fittingsNails and fittings
Old bottlesOld bottles

Also reported: cartridge cases, saloon items.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service, Amy Downes, (CC BY-SA 2.0), North Lincolnshire Museum, Martin Foreman, (CC BY 2.0), Sheila Sund (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

1876-1932 silver and gold mill town

Grew from 1876 around mills for the McCracken mines, peaking at about 800 people with 5 stores, 3 restaurants, 13 saloons and a brewery. It was mostly abandoned by 1932.View source →

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

remoteFlooded river crossings, old mine workings

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