On May 28, 1845, John Reed, the owner of the property where the first documented discovery of gold in the United States took place, died. In 1799, Reed’s son, Conrad, found a 17-pound yellow rock in Little Meadow Creek.
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Nominations for the 2025 North Carolina Awards are now open! Submit by April 1 to honor outstanding contributions in arts, literature, science & public service. Learn more