Cochise County Corral May 1 The History of Mining at Carr Re

Next meeting will be on Thursday, May 1, at 7 p.m., at Schieffelin Hall, Bill Gillespie will present “The History of Mining at Carr Reef.”  Soon after Tombstone began its boom in the late 1870s, prospectors started scouring nearby mountains, including the Huachucas, hoping to strike it rich. They found minimal success, but launched a lengthy history of mining in the mountains. One of the most interesting, most productive, best documented, and long-lasting mining ventures in the Hucahuca Mountains was at Carr Reef, perched high above Sierra Vista. Retired Coronado National Forest archaeologist, Bill Gillespie, will speak of the long history of efforts to recover minerals at Carr Reef. 

                    
There will be an optional no host pre-meeting dinner 5:30 at the Longhorn Restaurant on Allen Street. The public and guests are welcome.