Julien Dubuque's Mines
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Julien Dubuque's Mines is a historic district
which includes Julien Dubuque Monument. The site is significant for being the location of the Meskwaki
-operated lead mine district overseen by Julien Dubuque
ca. 1788–1810. The area was known as the "Mines of Spain" because Dubuque was required to submit his claims to Spain, who controlled the territory prior to 1801. After his death, the Meskwaki built a log crypt for Dubuque; which was replaced in the late 19th century by an imposing stone monument.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1993.
The Mines of Spain NHL district designation includes five associated NRHP sites:
Historic district
A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries, historic districts receive legal protection from development....
which includes Julien Dubuque Monument. The site is significant for being the location of the Meskwaki
Meskwaki
The Meskwaki are a Native American people often known to outsiders as the Fox tribe. They have often been closely linked to the Sauk people. In their own language, the Meskwaki call themselves Meshkwahkihaki, which means "the Red-Earths." Historically their homelands were in the Great Lakes region...
-operated lead mine district overseen by Julien Dubuque
Julien Dubuque
Julien Dubuque was a French Canadian from the area of Champlain, Quebec who arrived near what now is known as Dubuque, Iowa - which was named after him. He was one of the first men to settle in the area. He initially received permission from the Meskwaki Native American tribe to mine the lead in...
ca. 1788–1810. The area was known as the "Mines of Spain" because Dubuque was required to submit his claims to Spain, who controlled the territory prior to 1801. After his death, the Meskwaki built a log crypt for Dubuque; which was replaced in the late 19th century by an imposing stone monument.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1993.
The Mines of Spain NHL district designation includes five associated NRHP sites:
- Julien Dubuque Monument (NRHP 88002662)
- Mines of Spain Area Rural Community Archeological District (NRHP 88002663)
- Mines Of Spain Lead Mining Community Archeological District (NRHP 88002664)
- Dubuque Trading Post-Village Of Kettle Chief Archeological District (NRHP 88002665)
- Mines of Spain Prehistoric District (NRHP 88002666)