Cobalt, Ontario, Canada: World's Largest Claim Post
A "claim post" marks the boundary of a mining claim. The sign on this downtown post claims it was erected in 1965 by the late Paul D. Hermiston.
- Address:
- 27-3 Argentite St., Cobalt, ON, Canada
- Directions:
- North edge of downtown, at the corner of Lang and Argentite Sts.
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I drove by this on my way through town. I have no idea if it's a valid claim. However, it's nice to think so!
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A "claim post" marks the boundary of a mining claim. The town of Cobalt is known to be an area rich in silver and, of course, cobalt.