Record #:

15049

Author(s):

Hicklin, J. B.

Abstract:

There was a gold rush in North Carolina during the early 19th-century, and the state also had its own privately owned mint run by Christopher Bechtler and recognized by the Federal Government.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 8 Issue 12, Aug 1940, p8-9

Subject(s):

Gold mines and mining--History

Record #:

19923

Author(s):

Green, Fletcher Melvin

Abstract:

This is the first of a two-part article looking at gold mining in North Carolina in the early 19th century as well as its resurgence during the period of the Great Depression. This installment includes the history of gold discoveries in the region and the state dating from the time of the explorers as well as a detailed look at the establishment and organization of gold mining in North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 14 Issue 1, Jan 1937, p1-19, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gold mines and mining--History

Record #:

19926

Author(s):

Green, Fletcher Melvin

Abstract:

This is the second of a two-part article looking at gold mining in North Carolina in the early 19th century as well as its resurgence during the period of the Great Depression. This installment includes a look at the foreign influences on north Carolina gold mining, on the uses of the State gold, on the establishment of a mint, and the decline of mining operations.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 14 Issue 2, April 1937, p135-155, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gold mines and mining--History