National Historic Landmark

Quincy Mining Company Historic District

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan
Listed
February 10, 1989
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
89001095

About this property

The Quincy Mine is an extensive set of copper mines located near Hancock, Michigan. The mine was owned by the Quincy Mining Company and operated between 1846 and 1945, although some activities continued through the 1970s. The Quincy Mine was known as "Old Reliable," as the Quincy Mine Company paid a dividend to investors every year from 1868 through 1920. The Quincy Mining Company Historic District is a United States National Historic Landmark District; other Quincy Mine properties nearby, including the Quincy Mining Company Stamp Mills, the Quincy Dredge Number Two, and the Quincy Smelter are also historically significant.

Location

Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan
47.14130, -88.56733

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERING
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft Hoist House
Industrial
0.4 mi
East Hancock Neighborhood Historic District
Listed
0.5 mi
Keweenaw National Historical Park
Modern
1.1 mi
Quincy Street Historic District
Listed
1.2 mi
Hancock Town Hall and Fire Hall
Industrial
1.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Quincy Mining Company Historic District listed on the National Register?

Quincy Mining Company Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Quincy Mining Company Historic District?

Quincy Mining Company Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Quincy Mining Company Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Quincy Mining Company Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Quincy Mining Company Historic District?

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