Cedar Creek Interpretive Signs
As of August of 2024, the Mineral County Museum and Historical Society has 12 interpretive signs in the ground describing the rich history of mining along Cedar Creek Road. Located just outside the town of Superior, this unpaved road goes past several 19th century boomtowns. Generally open from June through October, people can see the signs as they drive up towards Idaho border. Thanks to MCHS board member Debra Regan and her committee for completing this project which are now available for public viewing. Funding for these signs is thanks to grants from the Montana Ghost Town Preservation Society and the Foundation for Montana History.
Here is an example of one of the signs:
Below are a couple of pictures from September 7th’s Cedar Creek Tour where the public had a chance to view the new signs installed all along Cedar Creek Road as well as at the Gildersleeve Mine and Freezeout Pass! Afterwards, 90+ people loaded into 2 school buses convened at the Gildersleeve Mine for a meal, music by Mike Stepan, and some additional historical presentation including Ah Hoy (Shirley Iwata) and Ginny Tubbs presenting the gold rush experience from the Chinese and western Miner’s perspectives. Thanks to Sue McLees for hosting this event at the mine, as well as JoEllen & Le Roy Godin for setting up/organizing, and Debra Regan, Kay Strombo, and Tom Castles for their historical interpretations for our appreciative listeners!
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NEWSPAPERS
The Museum is looking for your old Mineral Independent newspapers!! If you have been collecting them for awhile or have a pile, the Museum would be very thankful if you would donate them to us. We are specifically looking for years 2008 to present. You can drop them off anytime at the Museum. Thank you!!!!