Valles Mines, Missouri, U S A
Founded in 1749 by Francois Valle years. 274 years later as The Valle Mining Company, his 4000+
acre property every year absorbs 21,000 tons of carbon dioxide and puts out 14,000 tons of oxygen, enough
to meet the needs of 63,000 people. [USDA Forest Facts]
Site Map
"I Won't Hire a Man Who Has All 10 Fingers!"
Bringing Back Our Railroad 2023
Valles Mines Station 100 Years Ago
The railroad had many names over the centuries, the Mississippi River and Bonne Terre Railway,
the Missouri-Illinois, or the "Mike and Ike" Railroad during WW II.
Next Stop South:
How To Visit our Haunted Tunnel and Tunnel Station Cemetery
The MR & BT handcar at the St. Louis Transportation Museum
St. Louis Transportation Museum at 2933 Barrett Station Road, 63122
Learn about a Steam Train