Missouri Mines State Historic Site

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Missouri Mines State Historic Site occupies Federal Mill No. 3 in Park Hills, Missouri, United States, which processed the lead and zinc ore that was mined in the immediate area for many decades. The site's old power building features a geological and mining history museum and interpretive center focusing on the state's historic Old Lead Belt.The plant was built by the Federal Lead Co. in 1906-1907 and subsequently bought by competitor St. Joseph Lead Company in 1923. The mill was retired in 1972 as much of the ore in the area had been mined and major operations were moving west. In 1975, the land was donated to the state of Missouri for recreational use. Much of the land was considered too damaged for return to a natural state and so became set aside for off-roading vehicles as St. Joe State Park, while the mill site was designated an interpretive center.

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Park Hills, Missouri

Park Hills is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,587 at the 2020 census.

Shaw Branch (Flat River tributary)

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Eugene Field School (Park Hills, Missouri)

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Mineral Area College

Mineral Area College is a public community college in Park Hills, Missouri. Students can earn certificates and associate degree. Students can also transfer to four-year institutions to complete bachelor's degree programs or participate in the 2+2 programs offered on campus by Central Methodist University or University of Missouri-St. Louis. The college enrolled 2,640 students in 2019.

Leadington, Missouri

Leadington is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 422 at the 2010 census.

Harris Branch (Flat River tributary)

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Koen Creek

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Derby-Doerun Dolomite

The Derby-Doerun Dolomite is a Cambrian geologic formation exposed in southeast Missouri. Originally the Derby and Doerun were originally considered separate formations, but now considered a single unit. The combined name is from the Derby Mine and the Doe Run Lead Company of the Old Lead Belt.

Desloge, Missouri

Desloge ( də-LOHZH) is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,054 as of the 2010 census.

Banister Branch

Banister Branch is a stream in St. Francois County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of the Flat River. Banister Branch has the name of the original owner of the site.

Murrill Hill

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