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Trenton (Trenton Mill) (Buffalo Valley District)

DIRECTIONS: From Battle Mountain, head west on Interstate 80 for 14.5 miles. Exit south at Valmy interchange and follow this poor dirt road for 2.5 miles. At fork, bear right and continue for another 2.5 miles. At this fork, bear right and continue for 2 miles. Bear left and continue for 1 mile. Take left and follow deteriorating road for 2.5 miles. Exit left and follow for 2 miles to Trenton mine and mill site.

"Silver was discovered at the edge of Buffalo Valley in June 1869. The Trenton Mine was owned by Lott and Company. The mine consisted of three tunnels (400 feet, 200 feet, 100 feet) and two shafts (55 feet, 40 feet). A small 5-stamp mill was built in 1870, and the ore assayed at $157 per ton. Fifteen people lived at the remote camp and supplies were brought in from Battle Mountain. The mine and mill closed in October 1873 after producing $23,000. The district was revived in 1912 when Clyde Garser located the Buffalo Valley Mine. The Buffalo Valley Mine Company was organized, but the first ore shipment wasn't made until 1916. In 1924, a small, 10-ton cyanide mill was constructed. The mine was active until 1940, but very little ore was actually produced. Then, in 1940, Manganese was discovered. The Black Rock Manganese Mine produced $300,000 before closing in 1947. A small mill was built during this period, but it was a failure. Today mine dumps and mill ruins remain in Trenton Canyon."

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