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  1. Bonne Terre (/ b ɒ n ˈ t ɛər / bon-TAIR) is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States with a population of 6,864 at the 2010 census.

  2. Take a combined boat and walking tour through the Bonne Terre Mine - a five level underground world created by St. Joe Lead Company from 1862 to 1963. It is now the home to the world's largest subterranean lake!

  3. Welcome to Bonne Terre At one time the richest lead ore in the world was located in Bonne Terre and surrounding area. The French discovered lead in Bonne Terre in 1720 and they called the settlement “La Terre Bonne”, “Good Earth”, in reference to the mineral wealth.

  4. National Geographic calls Bonne Terre Mine: “One of Americas Top 10 Greatest Adventures.” One of the world’s largest man-made caverns, founded in 1860 as one of history’s earliest deep-earth lead mines.

  5. May 13, 2021 · A boat bearing tourists navigates the underwater lake at the Bonne Terre Mine in Bonne Terre.

  6. Jul 2, 2021 · Bonne Terre Mine is one of the worlds largest man-made caverns, sprawling out underneath the town. Formed over a century ago, it’s a pivotal site in mining history.

  7. Aug 12, 2021 · Things to Do in Bonne Terre, Missouri: See Tripadvisor's 1,240 traveler reviews and photos of Bonne Terre tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Bonne Terre. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  8. A guided tour by boat, of the Billion Gallon Lake with its crystal clear water, and spectacular view of the largest parts of the mine. See the No. 1 Elevator, Submerged Ore Carts, Wrapped Pillars, and Ancient Abandoned Overhead Wooden Cat Walks suspended 50-100 feet above the lake.

  9. Bonne Terre Mine is a five level underground cavern created beginning in 1862 by the St. Joe Lead Company, of which produced 70% of lead in the United States at the time! They had to actually pump spring water out of the caves so they could safely mine.

  10. Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce. 41 S. Young, Bonne Terre, MO 63628. 573-358-4000.

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