Historical Markers of White Pine County
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*HM 9*
-- Copper Country --
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Location: Eastern White Pine, Egan Range
Directions: Along US 50, 2.7 miles W of Ely at Ruth Junction
Location: 2
Visibility: 1
Accessibility: 1
Marker type: Stone
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Date Conquered: 3/10/08
Nearest intersection: Ruth Junction
Quick Description: A fine marker commemorating the history of copper mining in Eastern Nevada.
Signed: Yes -- Signed on both directional lanes of US 50.
Full Description:
Exact description as reads:
What a pit! Although the Robinson Mine brings economic stability to White Pine County, the environmental damage is distasteful. Ancestors a few centuries from now will look back on this giant tailings mound and wonder... "Why?"
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