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Reed Gold Mine — tour underground mine for free, and pan for gold
Reed Gold Mine, at 9621 Reed Mine Road, Midland, North Carolina, is a treasure trove of artifacts about a unique part of North Carolina history.
It was ground zero for the North Carolina gold rush, and the site of the first gold found in the United States.
Today, Reed Gold Mine is a NC Historic Site and is free to visit. During your visit you can learn about gold, gold mining, and the history of the site, through exhibits and a film.
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The highlight of the visit is the self-guided tour of the underground mine. In addition, you can pan for gold for a small fee.
At 26 miles from the center of Charlotte (roughly a 45-minute drive) Reed Gold Mine is a great day trip from Charlotte.
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History of Reed Gold Mine
In 1799, 12-year-old Conrad Reed found a 17-pound gold nugget while fishing in Little Meadow Creek. He took it home, and his family used it as a doorstop for th