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History quiz

Q: In 1876, Terrance Moore discovered gold and silver-bearing rock at a location within the Marquette city limits. He quickly formed the Marquette Gold and Silver Company and began mining. Either the ore or the money ran out, because there was no further word of activity at the mine site after 1883. The beginnings of the shaft and the collapsed adit are still visible and are plainly identified as the site of the former mine. Where is it?

A. In the Harlow Farms subdivision

B. Near the cove on Presque Isle, though the sign is visible only from the water.

C. On a side trail that leads uphill from the north trails along the Dead River.

D. Near the location of the old standpipe on Mt. Marquette

ANSWER: A. Terrance Moore was a neighbor of Amos Harlow and found the location on Harlow’s property. The company also planned to build a stamping mill on Whetstone Brook.

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