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Mining Museum

Winch Gear from a Mine in Llano County

This gear was recovered from a mine that operated from 1896 through 1915. They started mining gold and then graphite. About 60 pits with drifts and crosscuts were dug. The winch gear was used to remove the ore from the mines. The mine was closed in the early 1940’s.

The Only Mining Museum in Texas

We have signage throughout the exhibit to help explain what is being presented. QR codes will give a more detailed information, and websites about the subjects in our displays. We hope you will go away knowing more about the history of Llano County.

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Winch Gear Assembly
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Ore Bucket
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Ore Seperator as found
Exhibit Mine
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Ore Carts

Two ore carts were brought to Llano County from a gold mine in Colorado.

The carts ran on tracks and were used to remove ore from the mine for processing.

Funding for the Mining Museum Provided By:

lcra
county of llano

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