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Midlothian Mines Park, Midlothian, VA

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Midlothian Mines Park

A 44-acre wooded preserve with stone remains of an early American industrial mining site.

Midlothian, VA

About Midlothian Mines Park

This preserve in the Village of Midlothian, in Chesterfield County, Virginia, marks the location of one of the earliest large industrial enterprises in the United States. Stone remains of the old mine workings stand among trees across about 44 acres. The park is set aside to honor the people of the county, past and present, and the courage and hard work of those who helped launch American industry.

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  • #industrial history
  • #woodland
  • #preserve
  • #Chesterfield County

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