Gemstone Digging Site
Here at the Diamond Hill Mine you will have a rare opportunity to collect your own crystals. We have 6+ acres of dirt that is loaded with quartz crystals.
Union County, North Carolina Gold Mines | The Diggings™
Filter 41 gold mines by commodity, disposition, record type, and development status in Union County, North Carolina.
Russell Mine Near Badin, North Carolina | The Diggings™
Gold mining deposit report for "Deposit #5733" (#5733) in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Prospecting Vacations
Since 1992, Thermal City Gold Mine has been the best recreational gold & gem mining facility in the eastern United States. Our aim is to provide a true and authentic experience. ... In the May 14, 1830 issue of The North Carolina Spectator and Western Advisor the announcement was made that the mine was open. it added, "This mine bids fair to ...
Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground
Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground is a family friendly gold mine for the amateur and seasoned prospector. Pan, Sluice, and High Bank for gold is a historic and beautiful surrounding. Located in New London, North Carolina.
Reed Gold Mine | NC Historic Sites
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this discovery, gold mining spread gradually to nearby counties and eventually into other …
LDMA
Bring the family and experience a unique gold prospecting adventure in the heart of North Carolina's "Mother Lode" amongst the Dogwood trees in the Blue Ridge …
Gold Mining in the Uwharries | NCpedia
Gold fever set in, as others tried to make their fortunes through mining. North Carolina experienced a gold rush in the 1820s and 1830s, becoming the nation's largest producer of gold before the great California gold rush of 1849.
North Carolina Mining Museum
Emerald Village is a North Carolina mine with a North Carolina mining museum and offers gem mine tours in North Carolina at their NC Mountain gem mines.
Preliminary map showing location of principal gold deposits …
Rate. To link to this object, paste this link in email, IM or document. Preliminary map showing location of principal gold deposits in North Carolina. View Description.
Gold Prospecting in North Carolina: A North Carolina Gold …
Gold prospecting in North Carolina is a great way to explore the outdoors and find hidden treasures. With rivers, creeks, and streams, you can find gold flakes …
The Portis Goldmine — portisfamily
A somewhat fanciful history of the mine according to excerpts from a recent article: Published Mar 9, 2011 Wake Forest Gazette. We keep forgetting that North Carolina once led the nation in gold production. From 1804 to 1828 all domestic gold coined by the United States Mint came from the Tar Heel state, and a branch of the mint …
Digging deep into Western North Carolina's mining history
Though hobbyists still pan for gold (and gems) in private creeks and at roadside stands in the mountains, gold is pretty much over in North Carolina, though in 2011, high gold prices prompted companies to buy mineral rights near Raleigh and at old gold mines near Asheboro.
Shuford Gold Mine Near Sherrills Ford, North Carolina
The Shuford Gold Mine, located near Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, has a rich mining history dating back to the mid-1800s. It is situated within the Anderson Mountain Mining District, which played a significant role in the region's mining activities.
Bearfoot Gold Mine Near Jarbidge, Nevada | The Diggings™
The Bearfoot Gold Mine is situated in close proximity to the town of Jarbidge, Nevada. This mine holds significance in the history of the Jarbridge Mining District, which is now encompassed within the boundaries of Humboldt National Forest.
Genesis of North Carolina Gold Deposits
Carolina zone to the eastern margin of Laurentia, include the Howie mine, North Carolina (fig. 11, left column). In these deposits, the sulfides and quartz are recrystallized and …
Exploring Emerald Village: North Carolina Gem Mines in Little Switzerland
Exploring the Emerald Village Gem Mines in Little Switzerland NC, which includes 12 mines, gem mining and gold panning.
Thermal City Gold Mine | North Carolina Gem Mine
Thermal City Gold Mine is the best recreational gold and gem mining facility in the Eastern United States. For great family fun, Gem Mining in North Carolina, Gold Panning NC, Camping Mining North Carolina and much more, …
Gold Mine Resale Shop
Gold Mine Resale Shop is a Petoskey resale shop on US-31 North and Emmet Street. Visit us Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Abandoned Gold Mine in Uwharrie National …
We visited the abandoned Russell Mine, sometimes mistaken for the Coggins Mine, located in the Uwharrie National Forest, near El Dorado in Montgomery County, North Carolina. During the 1820s and …
Mining In North Carolina | The Diggings™
North Carolina has 1,236 identified mines listed in The Diggings™. The most commonly listed primary commodities in North Carolina mines are Gold, Iron, and Copper .At the time these mines were surveyed, 301 mines in North Carolina were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill hole—known as an occurance …
Boylston Gold Mine In Mills River, North Carolina | The …
Gold mining deposit report for "Deposit #Usgs10099356" (#USGS10099356) in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC | VisitNC
Reed Gold Mine. TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 174 Reviews. In 1779, 12-year-old Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound gold nugget in Little Meadow Creek. Today, visitors can explore the site of the first …
Antebellum Gold Mining (1820 – 1860)
"The mining interest of the State is now only second to the farming interest." So wrote a reporter of the Western Carolinian of Salisbury in 1825. But according to historians Richard D. Knapp and Brent D. Glass in Gold Mining in North Carolina (1999) the average Tar Heel did not fall victim to gold fever. Nevertheless, there was enough demand by 1830 …
Where to Find Gold in North Carolina
Looking to find gold in North Carolina? Learn about the state's gold history, the laws and regulations, and where the best prospecting spots are.
Gold, base-metal, and related deposits of North Carolina
Gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, pyrite, tin, cobalt, molybdenum, tungsten, barite, and rare-earths have been mined in North Carolina. Gold, with by-product silver, occurs in …
Gaston County, North Carolina Gold Mines | The Diggings™
Filter 20 gold mines by commodity, disposition, development status, and record type in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Perry's Gold Mine:: Charlotte, North Carolina: Diamonds, …
We buy Gold, Silver, Platinum and Estate Jewelry daily! No appointment necessary. Diamonds, Antique and Estate Jewelry in Charlotte, N.C. and West Jefferson, NC, at 40%-70% percent off retail prices. Coleman Perry, owner of Perry's Gold Mine, has been in the jewelry business in the Charlotte area for over 34 years.
Haile Gold Mine – OceanaGold
Our Haile Gold Mine located in Kershaw, South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast. The operation employs over 580 people and includes four open pits, a world-class process circuit, the Duckwood tailings storage …
Portis Gold Mine Near Centerville, North Carolina | The …
Gold mining deposit report for "Deposit #Usgs10084226" (#USGS10084226) in Franklin County, North Carolina.
Home – Cherokee Ruby Mine
After passing Gold City on your right, proceed down the mountain until you see the Park-And-Ride and a modular-home building company on your right – turn right here onto SANDERSTOWN ROAD. ... Please be aware that the only official source of information regarding The Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine in Macon County, North Carolina is …