<p>In this episode, we discuss the history of gold mining in Mecklenburg County from Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget to discussions to open a mine as a tourist attraction in the 1970's.  Hear about the Rudisill Mine, the Saint Catherine's Mine, The Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint, and more.</p>

In this episode, we discuss the history of gold mining in Mecklenburg County from Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget to discussions to open a mine as a tourist attraction in the 1970's. Hear about the Rudisill Mine, the Saint Catherine's Mine, The Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint, and more.

<p>In this episode, we discuss the history of gold mining in Mecklenburg County from Conrad Reed's discovery of a 17-pound gold nugget to discussions to open a mine as a tourist attraction in the 1970's.&nbsp; Hear about the Rudisill Mine, the Saint Catherine's Mine, The Charlotte Branch of the United States Mint, and more.</p>

There's Gold in Them Charlotte Hills!

Dr. Dan Morrill, a retired professor from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and retired Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission discusses the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina.  These views are Dan's own and do not represent those of anyone or anything else.  Please follow Dan on Instagram at danmorrill.

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Dr. Dan Morrill, a retired professor from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and retired Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission discusses the history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. These views are Dan's own and do not represent those of anyone or anything else. Please follow Dan on Instagram at danmorrill.

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