Quincy Smelter, Ripley, Franklin Township, Houghton County, Michigan, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Quincy Smelter | Smelter |
| Ripley | Unincorporated Community |
| Franklin Township | Township |
| Houghton County | County |
| Michigan | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
47° 7' 31'' North , 88° 33' 50'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton | 7,970 (2017) | 0.5km |
| Hancock | 4,555 (2017) | 1.3km |
| Dollar Bay | 1,082 (2017) | 4.0km |
| South Range | 746 (2017) | 8.6km |
| Hubbell | 946 (2017) | 11.5km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club | Dollar Bay, Michigan | 4km |
Mindat Locality ID:
427170
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:427170:6
GUID (UUID V4):
db2c763f-9b45-4240-ba03-6cc06629d17a
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Quincy Smelting Works
The Quincy Smelter, also known as the Quincy Smelting Works, is a former copper smelter located on the north side of the Keweenaw Waterway in Ripley, Michigan. It is a contributing property of the Quincy Mining Company Historic District, a National Historic Landmark District. The smelter was built in 1898 by the Quincy Mining Company, operating from 1898 to 1931 and again from 1948 to 1971. The smelter was part of a Superfund site from 1986 to 2013.
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Other Databases
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy_Smelter |
|---|---|
| Wikidata ID: | Q7272185 |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
North America PlateTectonic Plate
- Mid-continent DomainDomain
USA
- Michigan
- Keweenaw PeninsulaPeninsula
- Midcontinent RiftGeologic Province
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