The Savage Mining Company was founded by A.O. and L.C. Savage in 1859 on the Comstock Lode. Neighbors were the Gould & Curry and Hale & Norcross holdings. Silver ore was extracted for the first few years and the mine expanded through acquisition of two other mining companies’ holdings. After 1865 successful extraction declined, principally due to flooding encountered in the mines. By 1875 the Savage had combined with the Chollar-Potosi and Hale & Norcross companies. The Savage Mining Company’s records extend to 1920.