Ely mine near West Fairlee West Fairlee, VT US Uploaded By Brian Uploaded on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 04:34:29 PM Viewed 4092 times

Location Type: Private Property

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Pyrrhotite, pyrite, sphalerite, tourmaline, actinolite, calcite, garnet, hornblende, and malachite have been found here.

"Between West Fairlee and South Vershire. Take Route 113A to West Fairlee, go west 1½ miles towards South Vershire. Old smelter and ruins of former village of Copperfield can be seen on both sides of the road. Park and follow dirt road 0.75 mile to mine dumps." - This information was found on Nuggetfever.com as well as a very concise list of collecting locations in Vermont. Also go to the website for details about collecting in Vermont and guidelines to follow.

GPS Coordinates (lat,long): ( 43°55'36.98"N, 72°17'2.92"W)
or (43.926938, -72.284144)
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