Sherman-Bunker Mine
The Sherman Bunker mine
is situated in a beautiful mountain area of Sparta. The only drawback is that
I came out of it with about 30+ ticks all over my body.
The mine was considered as an
exploratory Mine, and operated between 1854 and 1905. More then 100 tons were
pulled out of a cut into the mountain that was 50 foot long and 35 feet deep.
All has since eroded, what remained in 2005 is shown below.
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A cut with shallow tunnels..
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The remains of a Dam..
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A vertical shaft..
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This was inside the shaft..
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A cut..
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Maybe a roasting pit??
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Amazing foundation remains..
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The way to the Mines...
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Iron ore..
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More Mine roads..
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Closer look at the cut..
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Disclaimer:
This site attempts to presents a
historical perspective to the arm chair explorere on the mines of NJ & NY. The
owners and authors do not condone visiting these mines, as they are dangerous
and life threatening. We do not take responsibility for any injuries or death
which may occur by visiting these mines nore will we give directions to anyone.
All mines were thoroughly examined, with all suitable precautions taken when
documenting these sites.
