Mill Foundations Mark the Site of the Once Great Mill
One of the Many Standing Buildings in Simon
Many Buildings Are Build Between the Trees
Simon became a town in 1919. It took many years since silver-lead discoveries in 1879 before Simon became a town. The creation of the Simon Silver-Lead Mines Company and the installation of a post office in 1919 finally gave Simon the importance it deserved. In 1921 a 100 ton flotation mill began treating ore. By 1923, the mill was treating 250 tones each day. As with most mining towns, the ore finally ran out and the mill shut down in 1927 after producing over $740,000.
Gary Checks Out Some Simon Buildings
This Building is Older than it Looks
Most of Simon's Buildings Were Made of Wood
Many Buildings Dot the Area
This Building Has Seen Better Days
The Only New Building in Town
