North Eastern Minnesota's 2008 Iron Range Getaway Guide - (Page 20) Mountain Iron Park Train – ®IRTB, Swimmers – ©IRTB, Mac’s Bar – ©IRTB Mountain Iron Birthplace of the Mesabi Iron Range As its name suggests, the City of Mountain Iron was literally built on a mountain of iron. It was here, in 1890, that Leonidas Merritt first discovered iron ore, launching the mining era that uncovered the fabulous wealth beneath the Iron Range. Today, a statue of Merritt stands in the heart of the city. A 1910 Baldwin locomotive, class S-4 Switcher, is also located in the downtown district. Situated at the crossroads of Highways 53 and 169, Mountain Iron is Minnesota’s third largest city in geographic size, covering 52 square miles and boasting six lakes within its limits. Visitors can get a birds-eye view of USS/Minntac’s taconite mining operations at either the Wacootah Overlook or the Minntac Mine Overlook. Mountain Iron Events Merritt Days A fun-filled celebration held each August, honoring the discovery of iron ore by the Merritt brothers. 218.735.8911 mtniron.com Mountain Iron Recreation West Two Rivers Beach & Campground 218.748.7570 Must-see Mountain Iron Attractions 1910 Steam Train Locomotive Street 218.748.7570 US Steel & Wacootah Overlook Old Hwy 169 218.748.7570 20
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