Argonaut and Kennedy Mines
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 21.879 W 120° 47.231
10S E 693324 N 4248592
California Historical Landmark #786
Waymark Code: WM58J6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
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Argonaut Mine, discovered 1850, and Kennedy Mine, discovered 1856, played dramatic roles in the economic development of California, producing $105,268,760 in gold. Kennedy Mine has a vertical shaft of 5,912 feet, the deepest in the United States. The Argonaut was the scene of the Mother Lode's most tragic mine disaster-on August 27, 1922, 48 miners were trapped in a fire at the 3,500-foot level - few survived. Both mines closed in 1942.
Marker Number: 786.00

Marker Name: ARGONAUT AND KENNEDY MINES

County: Amador

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 02/03/1968

Location:
W roadside rest, State Hwy 49 (P.M. 5.6), 1.6 mi N of Jackson

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