54 Miles

New Idria Mine ranks amoung the most famous quicksilver mines of the world. Named for Idria Mine, then in Austria. Mission Fathers, before the American Occupation, made assays and determined ore to be cinnabar. Work begun in 50's. In 1881 between two and three hundred men were employed.

Historical Landmark No. 324

Department of Public Works - Division of Highways

Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 25 and Panoche Road on State Highway 25.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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