The Silver City Historic District is a historically significant mining area in northwestern Owyhee County, Idaho, United States.[1] It includes the abandoned town of Silver City and numerous nearby towns, mines, and mining remains, covering approximately 16 square miles (41 km2). Along with Silver City, it encompasses the communities of Ruby City, Boonsville, Dewey, and Fairvlew,[2] along with major silver mines on War Eagle Mountain[3] and Florida Mountain.[4]
Silver City Historic District | |
 Silver City in 1892 | |
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| Location | Owyhee County, Idaho United States |
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| Nearest city | Jordan Valley, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43°01′01″N 116°43′59″W / 43.01694°N 116.73306°W |
| Area | 10,240 acres (41.4 km2) |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000446[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 19, 1972 |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fairview
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: War Eagle Mountain
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Florida Mountain
External links
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