One of the deepest gold mines in the world — now offering weekend tours of its towering headframe and surface buildings.
The Kennedy Mine in Jackson was once one of the richest and deepest gold mines in the world, reaching a depth of 5,912 feet. Today, the mine’s towering headframe and original surface buildings are preserved as a historic landmark. Weekend guided tours take visitors through the mine yard, stamp mill ruins, and tailing wheels while sharing stories of the miners who worked hundreds of feet underground. The Kennedy Mine also hosts special events and private gatherings in its dramatic industrial setting.
Guided walking tour of the mine yard, headframe, stamp mill ruins, and historic tailing wheels.
In-depth presentation about the mine's history, the hardrock miners, and the engineering marvels.
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