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We love getting questions about mining, minerals and geology! We were asked about the historical #Londonderry #iron mines. Here's the story...
#nspoli #novascotia #cbpoli @ZannLenore @MunColchester #colchester #nshistory
#nspoli #novascotia #cbpoli @ZannLenore @MunColchester #colchester #nshistory
Iron mining and smelting began in #NovaScotia in 1825 when iron mines opened at Nictaux Falls, #AnnapolisCounty, and the Annapolis Iron Mining Company built a blast furnace at Clementsport between #AnnapolisRoyal and #Digby.
#nspoli #cbpoli #colchester
#nspoli #cbpoli #colchester
Iron has also been mined in numerous other locations in #NovaScotia, including East River, Bridgeville and Stellarton (#PictouCounty), Brookfield and Economy Mountain (#ColchesterCounty), Erinville and other places in #GuysboroughCounty...
#nspoli #cbpoli #colchester
#nspoli #cbpoli #colchester
