Jacob Shinn’s optimism was rewarded when he hit something hard while digging on April 9, 1896. The big “rock” — later determined to be a 23-pound gold nugget — was the last major find at Reed Gold ...

The city of Asheboro is best known for being home to the North Carolina Zoo, but there are plenty of other reasons to plan a ...

Reed’s Gold Mine is still attracting visitors from far and wide – although this time folks are mining for history. While you’re here you can explore the underground tunnels that were ...

A gold mine was running dry — but a North Carolina man held onto hope when he visited 129 years ago. Jacob Shinn’s optimism was rewarded when he hit something hard while digging on April 9, 1896.