Visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum. The Crisson Gold Mine and the Consolidated Gold Mine at Dahlonega are open to visitors and gold panning may be done at these mines. Click here for more about Georgia gold Virginia Gold Prospecting, Gold Panning, Treasure Hunting and Rockhounding. Virginia has a long history of placer gold and lode gold mining. Gold prospectors from other states go to the Virginia gold mining and prospecting sites to pan, sluice, or dredge for the yellow metal.
Treasure hunters use metal detectors to search for gold and Civil War relics.
Click here for more about Virginia gold Alabama Gold Prospecting, Gold Panning, Treasure Hunting and Rockhounding. One hundred forty Alabama gold mines and prospecting sites are shown in seven counties. Gold mining in Alabama began in the 1830's and the hobby of recreational gold prospecting and panning is enjoyed by many people today. Inc. All rights reserved.