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Vulture Mine

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Vulture Mine
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“The Vulture Mine was a gold mine and settlement in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The mine began in 1863 and became the most productive gold mine in Arizona history. From 1863 to 1942 A.D., the mine produced 340,000 ounces of gold and 260,000 ounces of silver. Historically, the mine…”
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Atlas ObscuraJan 28

Vulture City Ghost Town in Wickenburg, Arizona

The Vulture Mine, located 12 miles south of Wickenburg, AZ, was home to Arizona's most productive gold mine. It was founded in 1863 by Henry Wickenburg, though due to a dispute over his claim after selling the mine to Benjamin Phelps (and the investors Phelps represented), Wickenburg lost the rights to his claim and was pushed out of camp. Vulture Mine pushed on without the presence of Henry Wi…

Arizona's most productive gold mine

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