Interestingly, the charter was only licensed for mining silver, lead, copper, and zinc, with no mention of gold. In 1867, Shults obtained a corporate charter from the state of Tennessee to mine in the area that included Greenbrier Pinnacle and the nearby mountains.
Having uncovered this secret treasure trove in the Smokies, Perry moved quickly to stake his claim. Somewhere in upper Greenbrier Cove near Webb Creek, it is believed that Shults set out with his pick and shovel and discovered a shallow streak of pure gold on the ground. Perry Shults Discovers Gold at GreenbrierĪround the time of the Civil War, a blacksmith named Perry Shults apparently struck it rich. Read on to learn all about one of the wildest legends from the Smokies. One of our favorite stories from Greenbrier’s past concerns Perry Shults, the proprietor of a fabled Smoky Mountain gold mine.
Before the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Greenbrier area was home to a thriving community of people whose ancestors first settled in the region in the mid-1700s. Here at Greenbrier Campground, we love sharing local history with our visitors. PANNING RATESĪrrowhead Find (3lb Bag) - $7.95 Paydirt (3lb Gem Bag) - $7.95 Fossil Find (3lb Bag) - $9.95 Emerald Strike (5lb Gem + Emerald Bag) - $14.45 Mother Lode (10lb All Inclusive Bag) - $34.The Legend of Perry Shults and the Lost Smoky Mountain Gold Mine in Greenbrier Rock collecting is a great hobby for all ages and the stones that you find can become the foundation of your very own rock collection. Panning is a fun and educational activity, as it provides an exceptional introduction to proper panning and sluicing techniques while providing the excitement of finding hidden treasures.
Collection bags and ID cards are included. Panning bags are pre-loaded and guaranteed to contain a variety of real semi-precious stones, arrowheads or fossils. We also offer the chance to pan for arrowheads and ancient fossils. Gems you may find include amethyst, aventurine, quartz, peridot, ruby, raspberry quartz, topaz, rose quartz, quartz crystal points, sapphire, obsidian, citrine, emeralds, and many more. Available for purchase in the gift shop dailyĮnjoy the thrill of finding a variety of semi-precious gemstones, arrowheads, or fossils the old-fashioned way by using a screen in an authentic water sluice.
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