General Info

The Iron County Historical and Museum Society was founded in October 1962. In 1963, the Pickands-Mather Co. deeded 5.5 acres, including the headframe and engine house of the Caspian Mine, to the County of Iron to create a museum. In 1968, the Museum opened in time for the Caspian and Mineral Hills Jubilees. The grounds were planned with outdoor complex-es following the European pattern of development.The Iron County Historical and Museum Society was founded in October 1962. In 1963, the Pickands-Mather Co. deeded 5.5 acres, including the headframe and engine house of the Caspian Mine, to the County of Iron to create a museum. In 1968, the Museum opened in time for the Caspian and Mineral Hills Jubilees. The grounds were planned with outdoor complex-es following the European pattern of development.