Iron mining began in the 1470s but only for a short while.
Iron mining was an important industry in the area during the 19th century.
Iron mining was also a leading industry during the middle to late 19th century.
Iron mining was an important industry in the village until 1989.
The communities began around 1910, when iron mining started on the Range.
Since 1820 this Township has played a leading role in the development of iron mining.
Miners at that time were mainly involved in iron mining.
There was also some iron mining, beginning in the 15th century, and phased out after 1798.
Although the first geological studies were undertaken in 1892, iron mining did not begin until the 1950s.
From 1655, mass settlement started in the area; eventually, a colony was built and iron mining developed.