Gold in Eastern Tenn?

[Ohiogoldfever]

My Dad recently bought some property in Eastern Tennessee. Said he heard donors of some gold being found in the creek on his property. He’s a total novice but sent this picture. Interesting enough to be intriguing! Here’s to hoping.

Anyone find gold in eastern tenn?

 

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[Old Bookaroo]

Looks like there is gold in Eastern Tennessee:

Tennessee Map of Gold, Silver & Lost Treasure Sites (onlinegoldmaps.com)

This is very general information:

goldpan (tn.gov)

However, I would contact this state agency and ask what additional information they might have available.

And be sure to ask about what laws, rules and regulations there are regarding prospecting - even on private land.


Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[Ohiogoldfever]

Well hot damn! It mentions Coker Creek and that’s the one that runs his property. This just might turn out pretty interesting.

Thanks Old Bookaroo

 

[Old Bookaroo]

Just remember where you heard about it when you find that first nugget as big as your fist...

Yes, Coker Creek appears to be the hotspot. I didn't know Tennessee had a gold rush! I believe gold has been found in every state in the union.


Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo

 

[No gold in NY]

Yes, I read about Coker Creek here on TreasureNet. Good gold has been found there.

 

[rtp_guy]

There is a good group of people at the Coker Creek GPAA group that you could reach out to and learn more. I met them a few years back at a weekend dredge event at Treasure Valley in Marion.

 

[Old Bookaroo]

No Gold in NY:

Just for fun I poked around the Internets a bit and it looks like there is gold in New York but it all belongs to the state - whether found on public or private property.

This is how the King of Spain seized the huge silver find in Northern Mexico back in colonial times. And seems to be a throwback to the law of treasure trove in Great Britain (I am not a lawyer).

I'm sure this law has put a bit of a damper on amateur prospecting.

Good luck to all,

The Old Bookaroo