South Ward Mine, situated near the river bank, faced a setback in 1835 when the river breached into the workings, leading to the suspension of operations. However, it was revived in 1869 and operated until 1876. During the period from 1873 to 1876, it produced 130 tons of ore. The engine house has since been repurposed into a farmhouse, and the count house serves as a cottage.

The mine was sunk to a depth of 90 fathoms on the Engine shaft, with the most extensive level being the 40 fathom level, extending 115 fathoms north and 180 fathoms south. The lode was intersected by faults to the north and south, with the latter displacing the lode about 5 fathoms to the right in the lower levels. Another lode was discovered 25 fathoms to the east and developed on two levels, although specific production records for this work are not available. Output from 1873 to 1876 is documented as 130 tons of 56% lead ore and 390 ounces of silver.