Missouri Mines State Historic Site

The site consists of the milling complex used by St. Joe Minerals Corporation in the days when Missouri’s Lead Belt produced nearly 80 percent of the nation’s mined lead. The site's museum features restored underground-mining equipment, exhibits on mining history, an impressive mineral display and an audiovisual program on the lead mining and milling process. Admission: $4, ages 6-12 $2.50, younger than 6, free.