Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
Iron mine in Hibbing, Minnesota. Built 1895. Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
.jpg/960px-Am%C3%A9rique_-_Am%C3%A9rique_du_Nord_-_Etats-Unis_-_Minnesota_-_Comt%C3%A9_de_Saint-Louis_-_Hibbing_-_Mines_de_Hibbing_-_Prise_de_vu_1-2_(M%C3%A9diHAL_1792042).jpg)
What it is
The Hull–Rust–Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, is the largest operating open-pit iron mine in Minnesota. The pit stretches more than three miles (5 km) long, two miles (3 km) wide, and 535 feet (163 m) deep. It was established in 1895 and was one of the world's first mechanized open-pit mines.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | 3rd Ave., E., Hibbing vicinity, MN |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Listed | Nov 13, 1966 |
| Listed for | Industry, Commerce |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000904 |
| Built | 1895 · more from the 1890s |
| Type of place | opencast mine, mine |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 3rd Ave., E., Hibbing, MN |
| Coordinates | 47.4498° N, 92.9501° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Voyageurs National Park · 72 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Pfeiffer Lake 31 miles · Clubhouse Lake 31 miles · Pokegama Dam Campground 33 miles |
Explore
Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 6 records ↗
Map
Nearby in St. Louis County
Local history books for St. Louis County
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Minnesota
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
When was Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine listed on the National Register?
Nov 13, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine built?
1895.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
3rd Ave., E., Hibbing vicinity, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The nearest national park unit is Voyageurs National Park, 72 miles away.
Source: Voyageurs National Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Pfeiffer Lake, 31 miles away. Clubhouse Lake is 31 miles away, and Pokegama Dam Campground is 33 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000904. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.