Gold Mining in Alabama

Alabama’s first major gold strike occurred in 1830 at Chilton County Alabama’s Blue Creek and Chestnut Creek. Gold has been found throughout Talladega, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Coosa, Clay, Chilton, Elmore, Cleburne, and Randolph Counties.

Thousands of miners pr0spected as independents and hundreds worked in the mines which grew in number until the Civil War caused the mining industry to halt. Then, from about 1930 until 1942, the mines were heavily worked again. It has been estimated that 80,000 ounces of gold came from Alabama mines.

Disclaimer :

This locality information is for reference purposes only. You should never attempt to visit any sites listed without first ensuring that you have the permission of the land and/or mineral rights holders for access and that you are aware of all safety precautions necessary. The coordinates listed for many locations are general coordinates and should not be relied upon for locating localities.

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