Bechtler's Mint
Inscription
Established near here by
Christopher Bechtler in
1831. Later moved to
Rutherfordton. Minted over
$2 1/4 million in gold.
Closed about 1849.
Location
AddressUS 221 at Hollands Creek in Rutherfordton
CityRutherfordton
CountyRutherford
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.389820, -81.960068
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