Mining Disaster / Silver Valley
Sunshine Mine Disaster
The Sunshine Mine marker remembers the 1972 underground fire that became one of Idaho’s deadliest mining disasters.
- Category
- Mining Disaster
- Era
- 1972
- Coordinates
- 47.5287, -116.0503
- Highway
- I-90
Map
Map locations are for illustrative planning only. Check the original source records, posted signs, land ownership, closures, and current conditions before visiting.
Why It Matters
It is a stark reminder that the Silver Valley’s mining history includes both wealth and enormous human cost.
Marker record title: Sunshine Mine Disaster.
- Marker Number
- 322
Source: Idaho Transportation Department Historical Marker Hub. This page summarizes public marker data and adds editorial context.
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