NEW IDRIA
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NEW IDRIA |
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NAME: New Idria COUNTY: San Bernardino ROADS: 2WD GRID: 1 CLIMATE: Mild winter, hot summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime |
COMMENTS:
Very interesting mine shafts up the road 1/2 mile or so.People know alot about the history of town. Town is currently fenced off due to the high levels of mercury and is on the EPA's national priority list. REMAINS: Old buildings, mining shafts etc. |
| Founded in 1854 this site was home to a mercury mine. It has been abandoned since 1972. It is listed as a California Historical Landmark. |
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