Albert Mines, New Brunswick

Albert Mines
Location of Albert Mines in New Brunswick

Coordinates: 45°52′40″N 64°40′07″W / 45.877889°N 64.6685°W / 45.877889; -64.6685

Albert Mines is a community in the southeastern corner (Map) of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is due south of the Village of Hillsborough and bordered by the communities of Demoiselle Creek and Edgetts Landing. Prominent buildings include the Albert Mines Baptist Church.

History

Mining

A deposit of Albertite ("solid petroleum" or "asphalt") was discovered in 1820 by Abraham Gesner and mined between 1854 and 1884 producing an estimated 200,000 tons of Albertite.[1][2] Mining issues, including the nature of Albertite, were subject to legal dispute.[3] A section of the Albert Railway ran through the area beginning 1877 until the track was dismantled in 1955[4]

A century-old[4] gypsum quarry has tapered production in recent years.

Further reading

This work includes a description of the diarist's affiliation with the Caledonia Mining and Manufacturing Company (1859-1862), which was one of the companies that mined Albertite here.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gwen L. Martin. "Gesner's Dream: The Trials and Triumphs of Early Mining in New Brunswick", Fredricton: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2003. p. 100.
  2. ↑ "Virtual Exhibits". Virtual Museum of Canada. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  3. ↑ "Jackson's Revenge: Albert Mines". Heritage Resources Saint John. 2008-02-13. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  4. 1 2 Clowes, Art; David Othen (1999). "Salem & Hillsborough Railroad And Other Railways of Albert County". The Railways of Canada Archives. Trainweb. Retrieved 20 November 2010.


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