Iron ore was discovered on Ore Hill in 1732.
References
Notes on the Salisbury Iron Mines and Works by Holley from October 1877 T. A. I. M. E., vol. 6, p. 220.
Brush and Penfield (1883) American Journal of Science: 25: 459.
Rocks & Minerals: 11: 92.
Januzzi (1976) Mineral Localities of Connecticut and Southeastern New York State (Taylor Assoc./Mineralogical Press).
Skehan, James W. (2008). Roadside Geology of Connecticut and Rhode Island (Missuola, MT: Mountain Press), p. 252.
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