Did you know that there is an abandoned Vermont asbestos mine? There sure is, and it’s huge!
Asbestos was first discovered on Belvidere Mountain in the Eden/Lowell area of Northern Vermont in 1823. Mining began in 1902 on the southwest side of the mountain, and it continued until the mine was shut down in 1993. Today, large piles of remains are still there totaling about 30 million tons of asbestos tailings. Since its closure, there have been talks, plans, and agreements on how to deal with the former Vermont Asbestos Group’s former mine, although not much appears to have been done. Let’s take a look at this abandoned Vermont asbestos mine, and later we’ll give you some links for further reading.
We’ve also included a fascinating YouTube video by Adventureswithme but please note we do not recommend exploring this place for yourself. The Belvidere Mountain asbestos mine is dangerous to visit, but it sure is an interesting piece of Vermont history.
The Vermont Asbestos Group’s operations shut down in 1993 and in 2013, negotiations were settled on what was needed to clean up this 1,550-acre toxic waste site.
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While the funds necessary have been agreed upon, nothing has been started and plans on how it will be cleaned up are still pending.
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At one time, The Vermont Asbestos Group was one of the largest producers of white asbestos in the world.
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It employed 320 people before the health threats of asbestos became known.
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As shown in the video, “Chrysotile is a type of asbestos that naturally occurs at Belvidere Mountain.”
Youtube/AdventureswithMe It was commonly used in construction materials, brake pads and other items.
Today, it is known that exposure to asbestos causes a wide range of serious and fatal health conditions.
Youtube/AdventureswithMe These conditions include a loss of lung function, asbestosis, cor-pulmonale, lung cancer, mesothelioma, laryngeal cancer, gastro-intestinal cancers (including stomach, colon, rectal), and ovarian cancer and is suspected of causing kidney cancers.
Check out the video of this abandoned asbestos mine here.
This abandoned Vermont asbestos mine isn’t the only thing you may not have known about places in Northern Vermont. Not only are there lots more abandoned mine shafts in Vermont, but there are also a number of all sorts of eerie abandoned places in VT. Take a look at a truly unique drive in Vermont that isn’t on every map you’ll come across! Cool, right?
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It was commonly used in construction materials, brake pads and other items.
These conditions include a loss of lung function, asbestosis, cor-pulmonale, lung cancer, mesothelioma, laryngeal cancer, gastro-intestinal cancers (including stomach, colon, rectal), and ovarian cancer and is suspected of causing kidney cancers.
Check out the video of this abandoned asbestos mine here.
Check out more abandoned places in Vermont that will send shivers down your spine. Which ones have you seen? Let us know below in the comments section.
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Address: Belvidere Mountain, Lowell, VT 05847, USA
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Vermont Asbestos Mine July 01, 2022 Luke Can I visit any abandoned places in Vermont? Yes, you can! But it depends on the area and place. Not all of the abandoned places in Vermont can be visited or entered. For some locations, it will not be safe to enter, but you can still get a view of these places from the exterior. With other places, though, you will be able to enter and explore the abandoned place. If you are interested in checking out abandoned places, this article about a scary road trip will lead you to some eerie and creepy spots in Vermont. Before visiting any place like this, make sure you are being safe and responsible. Time to start exploring! What are the oldest attractions in Vermont? Vermont has a long and proud history, and we also have some very old and charming attractions to show for it. Vermont is home to restaurants that were founded in the 18th century during the founding years of the republic, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the test of time. For more information about specific attractions, take a look at the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790. What are the scariest haunted attractions in Vermont? Who doesn’t love some adrenaline? One way to get this rush is to visit some of Vermont’s ghost-haunted and eerie attractions. Emily’s Bridge is supposedly haunted by Emily’s ghost and is one of the most talked about haunted places in Vermont. The story goes that Emily died a gruesome death at the bridge and now her spirit haunts those who traverse the bridge. Additionally, Eddy House in Chittendon is a reportedly haunted attraction in Vermont. The house and the family have a long history of strange and spooky behavior, full of ghosts, haunted rooms, and a terrifying family history. Visit these places at your own risk…you’ve been warned.
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Vermont Asbestos Mine
July 01, 2022
Luke
Can I visit any abandoned places in Vermont? Yes, you can! But it depends on the area and place. Not all of the abandoned places in Vermont can be visited or entered. For some locations, it will not be safe to enter, but you can still get a view of these places from the exterior. With other places, though, you will be able to enter and explore the abandoned place. If you are interested in checking out abandoned places, this article about a scary road trip will lead you to some eerie and creepy spots in Vermont. Before visiting any place like this, make sure you are being safe and responsible. Time to start exploring! What are the oldest attractions in Vermont? Vermont has a long and proud history, and we also have some very old and charming attractions to show for it. Vermont is home to restaurants that were founded in the 18th century during the founding years of the republic, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the test of time. For more information about specific attractions, take a look at the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790. What are the scariest haunted attractions in Vermont? Who doesn’t love some adrenaline? One way to get this rush is to visit some of Vermont’s ghost-haunted and eerie attractions. Emily’s Bridge is supposedly haunted by Emily’s ghost and is one of the most talked about haunted places in Vermont. The story goes that Emily died a gruesome death at the bridge and now her spirit haunts those who traverse the bridge. Additionally, Eddy House in Chittendon is a reportedly haunted attraction in Vermont. The house and the family have a long history of strange and spooky behavior, full of ghosts, haunted rooms, and a terrifying family history. Visit these places at your own risk…you’ve been warned.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Yes, you can! But it depends on the area and place. Not all of the abandoned places in Vermont can be visited or entered. For some locations, it will not be safe to enter, but you can still get a view of these places from the exterior. With other places, though, you will be able to enter and explore the abandoned place. If you are interested in checking out abandoned places, this article about a scary road trip will lead you to some eerie and creepy spots in Vermont. Before visiting any place like this, make sure you are being safe and responsible. Time to start exploring!
What are the oldest attractions in Vermont?
Vermont has a long and proud history, and we also have some very old and charming attractions to show for it. Vermont is home to restaurants that were founded in the 18th century during the founding years of the republic, 19th-century townhouses, general stores, covered bridges, and old towns that have stood the test of time. For more information about specific attractions, take a look at the eight oldest and most historic towns in Vermont. And if you are interested in dining at the oldest restaurant and tavern in all of Vermont, make a reservation at the Ye Olde Tavern, founded in 1790.
What are the scariest haunted attractions in Vermont?
Who doesn’t love some adrenaline? One way to get this rush is to visit some of Vermont’s ghost-haunted and eerie attractions. Emily’s Bridge is supposedly haunted by Emily’s ghost and is one of the most talked about haunted places in Vermont. The story goes that Emily died a gruesome death at the bridge and now her spirit haunts those who traverse the bridge. Additionally, Eddy House in Chittendon is a reportedly haunted attraction in Vermont. The house and the family have a long history of strange and spooky behavior, full of ghosts, haunted rooms, and a terrifying family history. Visit these places at your own risk…you’ve been warned.
