Gem and Mineral Museum
Phone: (828) 369-7831
Website: Franklin, North Carolina is known as the Gem Capital of the World. Mining for rubies and sapphires in Macon County began in 1870. Gems and minerals were shipped out by the wagon load. Today, rockhounds and gem enthusiasts come to the area to try their luck at gem mining. You can also visit one of the gem shops or stop in at The Gem and Mineral Museum, located in the historic Old Jail in downtown Franklin. Thousands of gems, minerals, fossils and artifacts are on display; individual and group tours of the museum are available by appointment. 25 Phillips Street Franklin, NC 28734 (828) 369-7831 http://www.fgmm.org
Address: 25 Phillips Street Franklin, NC 28734
Franklin, North Carolina is known as the Gem Capital of the World. Mining for rubies and sapphires in Macon County began in 1870. Gems and minerals were shipped out by the wagon load. Today, rockhounds and gem enthusiasts come to the area to try their luck at gem mining. You can also visit one of the gem shops or stop in at The Gem and Mineral Museum, located in the historic Old Jail in downtown Franklin. Thousands of gems, minerals, fossils and artifacts are on display; individual and group tours of the museum are available by appointment.
25 Phillips Street
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 369-7831