Historical Marker

Sink Hole Mine

NC 226 at SR 1191 (Mine Creek Road) northwest of Ledger ยท Mitchell

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Among oldest of area mica

mines. Evidence indicates it

was first worked by Indians.

Remains 4 mi. S.W.

Location

AddressNC 226 at SR 1191 (Mine Creek Road) northwest of Ledger
CountyMitchell
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.979800, -82.144740

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