• Big Brutus - Mineral, Kansas

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      Dennis Goza
      Published on 11-21-2014 01:15 AM
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      The second largest electric shovel in the world, Big Brutus stands 160 feet high, and is visible for miles around. From 1962 to 1974, it was a powerful aid to the Kansas mining industry. Today, the public is invited to climb inside it, look around, and even sit in the operator's seat. A visitors' center next to it provides more background information.

      If you go:
      Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours vary by season. Small admission charge.

      Links:




      Mineral, Kansas 66782 USA
      bigbrutus@columbus-ks.com

      Mailing address:
      P.O. Box 25
      Mineral, KS 66782 USA

      Phone Numbers:

      Information
      +1 (620) 827-6177

      Tags: fun, history, mineral