Rouchleau Mine
The Rouchleau Mine is an abandoned open-pit mine within the Mesabi Iron Range at Virginia, Minnesota, United States. The mine, located on the east side of the city, is roughly 3 miles long and.5 miles wide; its deepest point is 450 feet below its surface, making it one of the deepest mines in the range.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lincoln School Building.
Lincoln School Building
Building
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The Lincoln School Building is a former school building in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1922 in the Jacobean Revival style, which was popular nationwide for educational facilities in the early 20th century. Lincoln School Building is situated 1 mile northwest of Rouchleau Mine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Virginia and Gilbert.
Virginia
Town
The Iron Range is a rural area in Northeastern Minnesota where iron ore has been mined for generations. This area has some cultural aspects more similar to the U.P. of Michigan than the surrounding area of Minnesota.
Gilbert
Village
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Gilbert is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,687 at the 2020 census. State Highway 37 and State Highway 135 are two of the main routes in Gilbert. Gilbert is situated 3 miles southeast of Rouchleau Mine.
Eveleth
Village
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Eveleth is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,493 at the 2020 census. Eveleth is part of the Quad Cities, with Virginia, Gilbert, and Mountain Iron. Eveleth is situated 3½ miles south of Rouchleau Mine.
Rouchleau Mine
- Type: Mine
- Description: mine in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States of America
- Categories: iron mine and industry
- Location: City of Virginia, St. Louis, Minnesota, Midwest, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Rouchleau Mine” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Rouchleau Mine”
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