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<div>[[Image:mercur2.jpg|thumb|Mercur, UT]]<br />
Mercur, UT, is the western terminus of the Salt Lake & Mercur railroad, situated 58 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. In the old days it was a silver camp. Finally it was abandoned and remained in a deserted state until the cyanide process of extracting gold from low grade ore was given to the world. Then Mercur became a lively camp and finally was incorporated in 1896. It is famous as the home of the noted Mercur and Golden Gate mines. The town has enjoyed the reputation of being the most moral and quiet camp on the continent. It has a good school system and a number of churches. The census of 1900 fixed its population at 2351. <br />
Mercur, UT was a ghost town located in the Tooele Mining District. The land where Mercur used to be is now controlled by Barrick Gold Corporation, they have completely destroyed all of the town and surrounding areas. Trespassing is not allowed and the site is posted as being watched under closed curcuit television. <br />
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[[Image:mercur1.jpg|thumb|Mercur, UT]]<br />
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==Rebuilding Mercur==<br />
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None of the Mining Property was Destroyed. The work of rebuilding the section of this town destroyed by yesterday’s great fire was begun early today. It is the opinion of the most prominent citizens that the town will be rebuilt better and with more adequate protection against fire.<br />
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Provisions enough to last for several days arrived last night and today those made homeless have been provided for. None of the mining property was damaged and the mining industry will proceed without interruption.<br />
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==Location==<br />
40.319256° -112.211197° @ 6800' <br />
Mercur is located near Ophir, UT. It can be reached by traveling on Highway 73. Look for the Mercur Turnoff. <br />
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40.319256,-112.211197, Mercur, UT<br />
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