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09-08-2008, 09:46 PM
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Name: Robert City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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The Shoppe Widow and I would like to head west for our anniversary the end of next month . We want to hit Franklin and do some stuff there.
We like panning for gems but are tired of the tourist traps and " seeded " buckets 
Any one know of any " native dirt " operations or other kewl stuff to do ?
Or what not to do for that matter
Lodging tips appreciated too 
Thanx for any and all suggestions
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09-08-2008, 09:50 PM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Bro: Check out Hiddenite, NC. There are also a couple others which I'm trying to come up with. Hiddenite is near Taylorsville, NC, just north of Statesville.
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09-08-2008, 09:54 PM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Also check out Gem Mountain Mine in Spruce Pine, NC and Foscoe Mining Co. near Boone-Banner Elk. Good luck!! If you find anything over 6 carats, I want to see it! .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)")
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09-08-2008, 10:00 PM
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Name: Fred City: franklinton State: nc County: franklin Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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sorry man cant help ya on this one. .gif "Drogar Cry(DBG)") the only gem mining LOML knows is diggin through the jewelry box! .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)") oh and um the MALL????  | |
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09-08-2008, 10:50 PM
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Name: Bill City: Winston Salem State: NC County: Forsyth Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 43 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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We have been to Hiddenite a couple of times. Supposedly, they don't seed their buckets for sluicing, but I'm not sure if I believe it. Regardless, it's still fun. They also have a creek that is fun to prospect. If you want to do some real work, they have areas where you can dig. Here is the website. http://www.hiddenitegems.com/ | |
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09-08-2008, 11:26 PM
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Name: Stuart Nelson City: Chapel Hill State: NC County: Orange Join Date: Jan 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Gem Mountain buckets are seeded. I've been there several times. The wife likes it....I don't. | |
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09-08-2008, 11:48 PM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by JackLeg  Bro: Check out Hiddenite, NC. There are also a couple others which I'm trying to come up with. Hiddenite is near Taylorsville, NC, just north of Statesville. BRO: GIVE THIS A LOOK ALSO. treasurehunting.today.com/2008/07/17/gem-mining-in-north-carolina-part-2/ - 36k -
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Remember: It's the SECOND mouse to the trap that gets the cheese!!
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09-14-2008, 09:59 AM
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Name: Robert City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Thanx for the replies everyone . We've been to Hiddenite . The Shoppe Widow enjoyed it . I enjoyed her enjoying it but that was the extent of my pleasure
We've done the obligatory info searches online and such. Was hoping someone who lived in or near could give us the " native's view " of it without the commercials 
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09-18-2008, 06:40 AM
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Name: Cathy City: Forest City State: NC County: Rutherford Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 53 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I know Gem Mtn seeds their buckets - I suspect most of those businesses do. It's still fun for a change. Franklin also has some of these businesses, although we haven't 'mined' there. Check out the Mineral Museum or whatever it's official title in Franklin. Beyond that, lots of beautiful scenery. Are you incorporating the cookout in your trip?
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09-18-2008, 07:28 AM
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Name: Tom City: Yadkinville State: NC County: Yadkin Join Date: Jun 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I've been to Hiddenite twice. Good fun. If you want a bite to eat, get back on the HWY 90 and head to Taylorsville: Harry Gant's Steakhouse, and a nice diner (on the right) in downtown Taylorsville.
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09-18-2008, 11:59 AM
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Name: Bob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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This information is from Rich Jacquot's book on "Rock gem and mineral Collecting sites in Western NC". 2003
$14.99 #9781566642477 (Could get you a copy)
The directions are way to complicated to list here. Also, check out the museums and mineral stores in Franklin. Ruby city and Old Jail Museum.
Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine
Cherokee Ruby Mine
Mason Mountain Rhodolite(salted)
Grimshawe mine 35 04.207 N 0083 00.559 W
Sheepcliff Aquamarine mine 35 80.153 N 083 05.453 W
Corundum Hill 35 08.457 N 083 17.693 W
Buck creek old Ruby mine 35.05.071 N 083 36.969 W
Chunky gal mine 35 04.792 N 083 37.656 W parking , 35 04.888 083 37.566 W mine. | |
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09-18-2008, 01:05 PM
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Name: Mark Gordon City: Huntersville State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Dec 2007 Age: 43 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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While you are in Franklin, hit Cody's steakhouse for dinner. My son is kitchen manager there and the owner Nick and Mary are super people.
Don't no nutin else concernin rocks. | |
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