North Carolina Mining Museum

Museum · Mitchell County

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"A regional museum that interprets local mining history and offers visitors an educational stop to learn about the area’s industrial past." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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331 McKinney Mine Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Get directions

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