Gold Hill Mining District | L-81
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 3newsomes
N 35° 31.330 W 080° 20.298
17S E 559995 N 3931153
Located on US 52 in Gold Hill
Waymark Code: WMCG24
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
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GOLD HILL MINING DISTRICT

Gold discovered here by 1824. Extensive mining begun 1843, creating a boom town. Copper mined in district until 1907.
Marker Name: Gold Hill Mining District | L-81

Marker Type: Roadside

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