Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company.

The Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company was incorporated in 1879 and organized in 1880 to mine iron ore found about one mile north of the University of North Carolina. At the time of the company's organization, there were five stockholders: William J. Askew, Preston L. Bridgers, R.R. Bridgers, Robert F. Hoke, and William S. Primrose. Robert Hoke was elected chair of the company and William Primrose was elected secretary. Mining began in November 1880 and appears to have continued into the 1890s. By 1892, however, the mine seems to have closed.

From the description of Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company records, 1828-1917 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25724844

The Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company was incorporated in 1879 and organized in 1880 to mine iron ore found about one mile north of the University of North Carolina. At the time of the company's organization, there were five stockholders: William J. Askew, Preston L. Bridgers, R.R. Bridgers, Robert F. Hoke, and William S. Primrose. Robert Hoke was elected chain of the company and William Primrose was elected secretary. Mining began in November 1880 and appears to have continued into the 1890s. By 1892, however, the Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company mine seems to have been closed.

From the guide to the Chapel Hill Iron Mountain Company Records, 1828-1917, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)