Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District | |
Location | Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Virginia |
---|---|
Coordinates | 38°34′36″N 77°21′02″W / 38.57667°N 77.35056°W |
Area | 68 acres (28 ha) |
Built | 1889 |
NRHP reference No. | 02001517[1] |
VLR No. | 076-0289 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | December 12, 2002 |
Designated VLR | June 12, 2002[2] |
Cabin Branch Pyrite Mine Historic District is a national historic district located at Prince William Forest Park, Triangle, Prince William County, Virginia. It encompasses 4 contributing sites and 42 contributing structures associated with the Cabin Branch pyrite mine. The pyrite mine opened in 1889, and remained in operation until 1919 or 1920. The property includes a number of capped mine shafts, and the remains of a commissary building and an old mill; and mine structures, including crusher house, mill, mechanical and support buildings, numerous rail lines.[3]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.[1]