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Independence Mine State Historical Park
Palmer, AK
History
The buildings of a 1930s hard-rock gold mine high in the Talkeetna Mountains below Hatcher Pass. The road from Palmer is paved to the mine; beyond it, the pass road is gravel and open only in summer.
- Nearest town
- Palmer, AK
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 61.7898, -149.2809
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.