Pioneer History › Mines
Spruce Pine Gem & Gold Mine
Mine for native gemstones with one of the oldest mining families in North Carolina. Documented by National Geographic Magizine. Mining this area since 1810. Featured on PBS and in Readers Digest. Open year-round with covered flumes. Heated indoor flume in winter with warm water. Gemcutting & custom jewelry design. Gift & Souvenier Shop.
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- Address
- Rt. 1, Box 811
- Phone
- (828)765-7981
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