Michigan Copper Mining Co. - 1909 dated Michigan Mining Stock Certificate
Inv# MS3584 Stock
New York
Stock printed by International Banknote Co., N.Y.
The Michigan Copper Mining Co., a part of the historic Keweenaw Peninsula mining boom, was established in the mid-19th century. This was after geologist Douglass Houghton’s 1841 report revealed rich native copper deposits. Located in Michigan’s “Copper Country,” these operations employed intense labor, including miners from Cornwall, England, to extract high-grade copper. As a result, the region became the top US producer of copper between 1845 and 1887.
Early operations, such as the initial Pittsburgh and Boston Mining Company in 1844, laid the foundation for larger ventures. These companies, including the dominant Calumet and Hecla Mining Company, played a significant role in US history. In 1869, they produced over 95% of the nation’s copper, which was crucial for the sales of telegraph wire and industrial expansion. However, regional activity declined after the early 20th century, leading to major shutdowns and a shift towards heritage tourism.
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