Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District Explained

Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 12, 2002[1]
Designated Other1 Number:076-0289
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia
Coordinates:38.5767°N -77.3506°W
Added:December 12, 2002
Refnum:02001517

Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District is a national historic district located at Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia. It encompasses 4 contributing sites and 42 contributing structures associated with the Cabin Branch pyrite mine. The pyrite mine opened in 1889, and remained in operation until 1919 or 1920. The property includes a number of capped mine shafts, and the remains of a commissary building and an old mill; and mine structures, including crusher house, mill, mechanical and support buildings, numerous rail lines.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm#. 2013-09-21. dead.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District . Kay Fanning. October 2000. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo