Mine detail: Kimberlin Lead Mine

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long: 35.91426, -83.74183

Resource(M)

Primary: Lead
Ore: Galena
Discovery year: 1787

Production

Operation type: Unknown
Production size: Small
Development status: Past Producer
Production years: LATE 170* - EARLY 180*
First production started: 1787

Geology

Host type:Dolomite
Structure:Northeast-Trending Strike Belts

References

MRDSK001674
DEP10025739
Reference{Deposit:: RAMSEY, J.G.M., 1926, THE ANNALS OF TENNESSEE; KINGSPORT PRESS, KINGSPORT, TENN., 2ND ED., P. 376}{Production:: RAMSEY, J.G.M., 1926, THE ANNALS OF TENNESSEE.}
ReporterHale, Robin C.