Reed Gold Mine
State Historic Site
The Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. The discovery of gold from this mine gradually influenced gold mining to nearby counties and eventually into other southern states. During the gold mining peak years, it was second only to farming in the number of North Carolinians it employed. The estimated value of gold recovered reached over one million dollars a year. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when it was eclipsed by the great rush to California.
Reconstructed Building at
President James K. Polk
State Historic Site
The Reed Gold Mine is located in Midland, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark because of its importance and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At this location there is an underground mine that is open for self-guided tours, historic structures, a visitor center, trails, monuments, and outdoor exhibits.
Dan’s Thursday Doors: 08.14.2025
Photo Credit:©️2014 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens
Location: Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site; President James K. Polk State Historic Site; Pineville, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a fantastic weekend. Hope to see y’all on Friday for the Which Way Challenge. This week the Which Ways will be your choice. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
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Great photos, Deb. I would have never guessed that they mined gold in North Carolina.
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I didn’t know before touring some of the historic North Carolina sites. All you hear about growing up is about the California Gold Rush.
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Such a lovely Door, Deb, … and Gold, … precious, … the Mine sounds an interesting tour, … have a great Thursday my friend, you and Coleman, …💫
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Thank you Penn! You have a great afternoon and a wonderful weekend.
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You too Deb, …and Coleman , …💫
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