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Gold Hill, NC

Take a step back in time in Rowan County by taking a stroll along the wooden sidewalks of the nineteenth-century Gold Mining Capitol of North Carolina. Gold Hill is home of the first gold rush, and the first gold discovered was in 1824. From the sounds of bluegrass music filling the E.H. Montgomery General Store on Friday evenings to the annual lighting of the Fall Fires event to kick off the holiday season, Gold Hill has kept its heritage alive. The historic city boasts many attractions, including Gold Hill Mines Historic Park, the Village of Gold Hill, the Gold Hill Rail Trail and more. When you arrive, make sure you stop by the E.H. Montgomery store for snacks, maps and information about what you need to see in Historic Gold Hill.

Things To Do in Gold Hill, NC

 

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park:

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park is a 70-acre historic theme park and is the site of Barnhardt and Randolph Gold Mines, reportedly, the richest mining properties east of the Mississippi. Visitors to the park will enjoy the great outdoors with several miles of hiking/biking/equestrian trails, a regulation-size softball field and soccer fields, a playground and picnic areas. The park is pet and kid-friendly.

The Village of Gold Hill:

The historic city boasts shops with antiques, home décor, bakery, floral gifts, original art and unique handmade gifts. You’ll find plenty of original businesses that give you a sense of the cities heritage.

The Gold Hill Rail Trail:

The Rail Trail is a 2.2-mile trail that connects the historic town to the original Narrow Gauge Railroad Spur Line of the 1880s. The Rail Trail is also part of the Carolina Thread Trail network. The Rail Trail is a protected railroad right-of-way developed by the Three Rivers Land Trust in partnership with the Historic Gold Hill and Mines Foundation, Inc. The narrow-gauge rail line was built in the 1880’s to transport gold, gold refining equipment and supplies for the New Gold Hill Ltd. Mining Company. Union Gold and Copper Co. Mine shafts, a powder house, a steam engine and boiler, and a stone jail are some of the historic structures to be enjoyed along the historic Rail Trail.

Explore more about Historic Gold Hill and begin planning your next visit to Rowan County.

  • 755 St. Stephens Church Rd.
  • (704) 267-9439

Enjoy a nostalgic change of pace and step back in time as you stroll along the wood sidewalks of this restored nineteenth century gold mining boom town. With its first gold discovery in…

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