The Stone Quarries

Historical marker location:

97 E St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah

( Marker is on North 100 East, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1964

Utah is home to the largest open-pit mine in the world. The Bingham Canyon Mine, located southwest of Salt Lake City, has been in operation since 1906 and produces copper, gold, and other minerals.