Soudan
Physics Mine
State: Minnesota
County: St. Louis County
Founded: 1884
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Iron mining
Soudan Mine was Minnesota's first and deepest iron mine (2,341 feet). Now a state park, it also houses a particle physics lab half a mile underground. Tours take visitors into the mine.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy (tour)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- 2,341 feet deep
- Physics lab underground
- State park tours
Location
Address: Soudan Underground Mine State Park, MN
Coordinates: 47.8167, -92.2333