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Pin Hill Slate Quarries, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Pin Hill Slate Quarries | Group of Quarries (Abandoned) |
| Harvard | Town |
| Worcester County | County |
| Massachusetts | State |
| USA | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
42° 30' 32'' North , 71° 35' 15'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Group of Quarries (Abandoned) - last checked 2019
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard | 6,085 (2017) | 1.1km |
| Devens | 1,840 (2017) | 4.5km |
| Boxborough | 4,996 (2018) | 5.2km |
| Ayer | 2,868 (2017) | 5.8km |
| Shirley | 1,441 (2017) | 6.4km |
Nearest Clubs:
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
Local clubs are the best way to get access to collecting localities
| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nashoba Valley Mineralogical Society | Westford, Massachusetts | 15km |
| Worcester Mineral Club | Worcester, Massachusetts | 33km |
| Boston Mineral Club, Inc. | Boston, Massachusetts | 46km |
Metamorphic slate was mined in the area of Pin Hill beginning in the early 1700's. The slate was processed into slabs and used for grave markers until public tastes turned to granite markers.
Quarry site is located within the Pinn Hill hiking trail area.
Quarry site is located within the Pinn Hill hiking trail area.
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- GranderiaPassive Margin
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Pin Hill Slate Quarries, Harvard, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA