Copperfield Chimney

In 1862, a 10m wall of solid copper ore was discovered here at Copperfield (unsure what came first, the place name or the discovery – but I could hazard a good guess as it would be an extreme coincidence and incredible foresight otherwise!!). Queensland’s first copper mine opened and operated until the 1880’s. Only one of the 22 original chimney stacks still stands. Incidentally, the bricks were made in Clermont by Welsh tradesmen!