Long before California's forty-niners and before Olympic gold medals became the ultimate prize, the pursuit of the precious metal started at Reed Gold Mine in Cabarrus County. The story began on a ...
1 of 5 — Main Street Gold Hill NC Looking South_ Men in front of the Post Office-Three Corner Store.jpg Courtesy Vivian Hopkins and Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. 2 of 5 — Union Copper ...
Gold prospecting comes alive at historic North Carolina mines! Watch as we pan through rich streams and uncover nuggets, sharing tips for fellow prospectors along the way. #GoldPanning ...
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Most people are familiar with the California gold rush -- but did you know the first gold ever discovered in this country was found right here in North Carolina? The ...