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Lemuel Shattuck

LEMUEL SHATTUCK

LEMUEL SHATTUCK: ONE OF THE ORGANIZERS OF THE BISBEE DEPORTATION

#LemuelShattuck: A man of many talents in the mining industry! 🏔️⛏️ Born in Pennsylvania in 1862, Shattuck left home at 17 to work on a family-owned cattle ranch in Arizona. Discover the mining legacy with @BigJeepTours! #BisbeeMiningTours


- After years as a cowboy, Shattuck turned to mining, tripling his income. He worked in mines across Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Montana. 💰

- Shattuck's ventures expanded to lumber, beer, mines, and more, shaping Bisbee's history. Explore historic mines on #BisbeeMiningTours in Cochise County! ⛰️🚂


The #ShattuckMine, founded in 1904 with $3.5 million, shipped high-grade copper oxide, lead, zinc, gold, and silver. Aerial tramways and the EP&SW spur facilitated transportation to the Phelps Dodge smelter. 🚡🚆


Phelps Dodge acquired #ShattuckMine in 1947, making it the "biggest little mine" in the Warren district. It yielded unique minerals like shattuckite. Experience the mining legacy on captivating #BisbeeTours. ⛰️⛏️


Lemuel Shattuck's entrepreneurial spirit lives on in Bisbee's rich mining history. Uncover the captivating past with a visit to Cochise County's #BisbeeMiningTours. 🌟🏞️

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