Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega, GA
December 31st, 2018
The Consolidated Mine was a gold mine in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, just east of Dahlonega. Like most of the area around Dahlonega, the placer mining on the land on which the mine is located probably started during the Georgia Gold Rush.
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Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega, Georgia.
In about 1880, hard rock was reached on what is now called the Consolidated Gold Mine Property. After several years of testing by Capt. Ingersoll, Antonio, and others it was then determined what was providing the gold to the outside world, not veins of gold but veins of quartz containing gold. Solid rock is layered by weight when still in a molten state. The heavier metals like gold and iron stayed with the heaviest rock of the area- quartz. Most quartz veins containing gold run an average of 2-3 inches thick, if that big. The largest can be at around 8 thick. On the Dahlonega side of the mountain a man named Knight found an area where several extremely large veins were running together forming one giant vein. One so huge that it wasn't measured in inches but in feet- 22ft. thick -which is still today one of the largest veins of quartz discovered in the world containing gold. Soon the huge vein system was found to be going down-hill at a 45 degree angle heading deeper underground and below the water table. After a brief hiatus, mining of the Knight or Glory Hole vein continued when a group of northern investors bought up 7,000 acres of land around the discovery site, and all the smaller mines with it, forming the Dahlonega Consolidated Gold Mining Co. in 1895. Out of business in 1906, the Consolidated has been reported to be the very first attempt at systematic, deep underground mining in the east and quickly became a legend even in its own time.
Whatever the reason: price of gold too low; being below the water-table the gold stuck inside the iron making it too expensive to mine; material not produced fast enough for the 120-stamp mill; or scamming among the investors, the tunnel system was totally abandoned for 75 years until new life was instilled by a coal mining family from Kentucky wishing to change occupations after several generations.
Today the mine runs under a Wal-Mart just outside of downtown Dahlonega. The town still retains a frontier feel and many old buildings remain standing from as far back as the 1830s. Dahlonega, Georgia was the site of the 1839 gold rush, the first gold rush in the United States. The gold rush prompted the bitter Cherokee removal and prepared the masses for the California gold rush of '49. Dahlonega became a boom town on the edge of civilized Georgia land overnight, and the creation of the mint in Dahlonega led to the eventual creation of North Georgia Agricultural College, now North Georgia College and State University, the premier military college of Georgia.
Consolidated Gold Mines, Dahlonega, GA
There's gold in them thar hills and we would like to invite you to come and to see it for yourself. Just a short drive to Dahlonega, GA lies the mountain's most unique destination, the Consolidated Gold Mines. Adventure deep underground and learn the history behind the largest hard rock gold mine east of the mississippi river. Watch as we demonstrate how miners blasted quartz veins to uncover huge deposits of gold and explore the tunnel network built over 100 years ago.
During your visit, try your hand at striking it rich with gold panning and learn the tricks of the trade from our expert miners.
Continue your adventure by checking out our gemstone mining where you can discover an amazing variety of precious and semi precious stones. There's a gem cutter on hand as well, to transform your finds into a wearable memory.
Finish with a trip to our gift shop offering a wonderful variety of souvenirs of the N. GA mountains.
Bring the whole family and join us for an Underground adventure, Tour the CGM.
Consolidated Gold Mines 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533
T:706-864-8473
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Consolidated Gold Mines Part 1. Dahlonega Georgia
TRAVEL 200 FEET UNDERGROUND AND 100 YEARS BACK IN TIME!
As you descend the stairs, you will hear tales of miner’s struggles to uncover gold deep within large Quartz veins. Your tour guide welcomes interaction from the group as you experience life as a miner at the turn of the century.
After your tour, you will receive gold panning instructions from some of the best panners in the world, having won numerous awards in the field. Then you will get a chance to try if for yourself and hopefully you’ll strike it rich!
The Mines remain at a comfortable 60 degrees year round. As a reminder, this is a walking tour. Guests enter the mine via three flights of stairs and two ramps
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