The Resurgence Of Yule Marble Quarry: Uncovering Colorado’s Rich Mining History

If you know where to look, you can find numerous reminders of Colorado's rich history as a mining destination. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush saw droves of settlers move into the then-territory, which would later result in the establishment of coal, silver, and even marble mining operations.

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One mine that has been around for over 100 years but unlike many of Colorado's old mines, is currently operational, is a massive marble mine known as the Yule Marble Quarry.

Colorado's Historic Yule Marble Quarry + What it Looks Like Inside

While the Yule Marble Quarry served as a functional mine that supplied marble for National treasures such as the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington Cemetery, the Colorado mine unfortunately closed, but was reopened in 1990 and has been supplying the stone to a number of merchants worldwide.

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A marble quarry is definitely something that you don't see every day. That is, of course, unless you happen to work at one.

Inside the marble quarry, you'll find steep walls of marble from which massive and heavy blocks of the mineral have been harvested.

Operating the marble mine requires numerous employees who subject themselves to dangerous situations each day as well as various pieces of heavy machinery including forklifts, backhoes, and plenty more.

Keep scrolling to take a virtual tour of Colorado's historic Yule Marble Quarry and get an idea of exactly what it's like to operate a real, functional Colorado marble mine.