Plaque Inscription:
The Calico Mining District, which had a peak population of 3,000, produced between
$13 and $20 million in silver and $9 million in borate minerals between 1881 and 1907. On April 6, 1881, several claims were
located that formed the Silver King, largest mine in the district. Profitable mining of silver in the area ceased in 1896.
Location: San Bernardino County, 4 mi NW of
I-15 on Ghost Town Rd, Yermo.
GPS Coordinates for plaque: 34˚56.929N – 116˚51.906W
(JMP)
Text and lyrics available on ‘Songs Of The Southern California Mines’ –
rfm# 047
