Historical Marker
Independence
Historical marker location:
500 West Highway 24, Independence, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of Delaware Street and U.S. 24, on the left when traveling north on Delaware Street.)
Marker installed: 1953
The town of Bonne Terre, Missouri, has the largest underground lake in the United States. The Bonne Terre Mine was once one of the world's largest lead mines, but is now a popular scuba diving destination.