Mining in Washington County, MO

Mining in Washington County, MO

The French and the Lure of Lead (use your "Back" button to return to this page)

Barite a common name for Barium Sulfate, called "Tiff" in Washington County. (use your "Back" button to return to this page)

The Barite Capital of the World (use your "Back" button to return to this page)

A photo of Frank Nephew & Bruce Hartzell mining Tiff near Cadet, MO

Doe Run Lead Mine #4, Rivermines, MO

Frank Nephew is on the fifth row, fourth from the left with a tie
George Samuel Mills, husband of Lorena Leona (Portell),is on the fifth row, seventh from the left
can you identify any others? please email me!

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