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Chisholm, Minnesota: Paul Bunyan's Marble

A natural sphere of granite, weighing 9,000 pounds; it may have been a plaything of tree-chopper Paul. Found in a Minnesota mine.

Minnesota Museum of Mining

Address:
701 W. Lake St., Chisholm, MN
Directions:
Minnesota Museum of Mining. From US Hwy 169 exit onto Hwy 73. Drive north one mile. Turn left at the water tower and castle turrets, and drive to the museum grounds.
Hours:
Seasonal; M-Sa 9-5, Su 1-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
218-254-5543
Admission:
Adults $5.
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Paul Bunyan's Marble.

Paul Bunyan's Marble

Located inside of the Minnesota Museum of Mining grounds is a large, round granite boulder, said to be Paul Bunyan's Marble.

[BS Meyer, 10/26/2014]

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