Barton Sewell (c. 1848 – 1915) was an American industrialist, with investments in mining and smelting throughout the Americas. Sewell was instrumental in the funding of the El Teniente copper mine in Chile.[1] Sewell, Chile was named in his honor shortly after his death.[2]
He also served in the American Civil War, enlisting in 1862 as a drummer boy and serving near the Mississippi River.[3][4] Lake Sewell, the lake created by the original Canyon Ferry Dam, was named in his honor.[5]
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- ^ Guides, Insight (2013-01-25). Insight Guides: Chile & Easter Island. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. ISBN 978-1-78005-617-3.
- ^ "Death of Barton Sewell American Smelting Man". The Anaconda Standard. 1915-01-08. p. 4. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Obituary of Barton Sewell (c.1848-1915)". The Sun. 1915-01-08. p. 9. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Barton Sewell Was Partner of Hauser". The Montana Record-Herald. 1915-01-08. p. 2. Retrieved 2024-04-01.