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Reed Gold Mine

Reed Gold Mine

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Reed Gold Mine
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    Penny M.
    "I panned for gold and found a flake of Gold! Fun tiimes and..."(4 Tips)
    Mark V.
    "I found a flake!"(2 Tips)
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  • Kamie N.
    Kamie NemethJuly 11, 2014
    Panning for gold? Make sure they show u how to use the ridges! Really nice older gentleman who taught us how to 'pan' properly. The other two girls working...totally left key information out!
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    C-SPANSeptember 29, 2011
    In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed discovered a 17-pound gold nugget here. His father sold it for $3.50 in Fayetteville. It was worth about $3,600. Learn more in this American History TV video. Read more
  • Stephanie E.
    Stephanie EvansMay 24, 2014
    Our 9 yo girl and 7yo boy enjoyed panning and our girl even found 2 tiny bits. Cool history and mine. Takes maybe 1-2 hours total.
  • Gábor S.
    Gábor SziládiJune 24, 2016
    Free, but if you want to pan for gold, it's $3.
  • Christina R.
    Christina RomanoAugust 4, 2013
    I found gold! Size of a poppy seed, but gold nonetheless!
  • Penny M.
    Penny MorcheMay 25, 2011
    I panned for gold and found a flake of Gold! Fun tiimes and very informative tour, too!
  • Jodi H.
    Jodi HodgeMarch 13, 2010
    i've taken friend's here when they come from out of town. it's a decent "park" and museum on a nice hot day. avoid it when it's cold and dank. good for kid's 6-12 Read more
  • Mark V.
    Mark VaughnJuly 31, 2010
    Pan for gold. I found a flake!
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Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Rd
Midland, NC 28107
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Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when it was eclipsed by the great rush to California.
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(704) 721-4653
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