|
| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Tellico Plains in Monroe County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central) |
|
Early Gold Mining
|
| | | | 
By Judith Barber, November 13, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Early Gold Mining Marker | | |
Inscription. Placer gold was discovered along Coker Creek in 1831. For a time there was feverish digging; $80,000 of Coker Creek gold was mined between 1831 and 1854. Since then there has been sporadic mining here.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1F 18.)
Location. 35° 15.528′ N, 84° 17.442′ W. Marker is in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of Tennessee Route 68 and Hot Water Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 68. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12574 Hwy 68, Tellico Plains TN 37385, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Fort Loudoun Massacre (approx. 7.5 miles away); Boyhood Home of Ray H. Jenkins (approx. 7.5 miles away); Scott Mansion (approx. 8.7 miles away). |
| | | | 
By Judith Barber, October 11, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Early Gold Mining Marker | | Marker is across the street from Bill's Pit Stop where gold mining supplies can be purchased. | | |
| | | | | 
By Judith Barber, October 11, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Early Gold Mining Marker | | |
|
Credits. This page originally submitted on November 16, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 139 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on November 16, 2011, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Judith Barber of Marietta, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
| | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
|
Subscribe
— Privacy Policy
— Terms of Use
— About Us
— Contact Us
HMdb.org