The Powhatan Zinc and Lead Mining Company incorporated in June 1906. The company was capitalized at $100,000. Incorporators included Thomas C. Peters, B,J. Campbell, and S.M. Neely, president.1
The original name of the company was to be The Powhatan Lead Company.1a
In 1912, the mines were described as being midway between Black Rock and Powhatan. 1b
The company later changed its name in 1915 to Consolidated Zinc and Rock Company.2
Sources:
1. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 13 Jun 1906, Wed · Page 5 big mining company chartered.pdf
1a. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 29 May 1906, Tue · Page 12 mining company forms.pdf
1b. Arkansas Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas) · Tue, Dec 17, 1912 · Page 14 Lead and Zinc Mining.pdf
2. Daily Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas) · 3 Aug 1915, Powhatan Zinc and Lead Mining Company.pdf
