Star Mine headframe
Star Mine headframe is a historic site in Shoshone, Idaho. Star Mine headframe is situated nearby to the quarry Hecla Mine, as well as near the locality Burke.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Hercules silver mine.
Hercules silver mine
Quarry
The Hercules Mine was one of the richest lead/silver mines in the Coeur d'Alene Mountains in Burke, Idaho. It was discovered by Harry L. Day, a bookkeeper and clerk, and Fred Harper, a local prospector. Hercules silver mine is situated 1½ miles north of Star Mine headframe.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burke and Mullan.
Burke
Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Burke is a ghost town in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States, established in 1887. Once a thriving silver, lead and zinc mining community, the town saw significant decline in the mid-twentieth century after the closure of several mines.
Mullan
Village
Photo: Lostpl8, Public domain.
Mullan is a city in the northwest United States, located in the Silver Valley mining district of northern Idaho. The population was 646 at the 2020 census and 692 at the 2010 census, and 840 in 2000. Mullan is situated 3½ miles south of Star Mine headframe.
Wallace
Photo: Forest Service Northern Region, Public domain.
Wallace is a city in and the county seat of Shoshone County, Idaho, in the Silver Valley mining district of the Idaho Panhandle. Founded in 1884, Wallace sits alongside the South Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River.
Star Mine headframe
- Type: Historic site
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Shoshone, Idaho, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
47.52056° or 47° 31′ 14″ northLongitude
-115.81616° or 115° 48′ 58″ westOpen location code
85V6G5CM+6GOpenStreetMap ID
node 3152988424OpenStreetMap feature
historic=yes
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hecla Mine and Tiger-Poorman Mine.
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