North Codorus Township, PA, United States
York Iron Company Mine. Site of the last visible remains of an industry that had a major impact on SW York County. This mine opened in 1854-- the year iron ore was first discovered nearby-- and was later purchased by York Iron. At the industry''s height, 15 mines were in operation here, 15 mines wer
e in operation here, bringing hundreds of skilled miners from England and Wales. Rising prices and cheaper iron elsewhere caused the mines to close by 1888.
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