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 Sheffie​ld 

      Mine 

Home of the "Honkers"

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Open 7 Days a Week  
April 1st thru October 31st
10am to 5pm*
- Rain or Shine -
(We have Covered Flume Lines)

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* Please be aware that we Close at 3pm if there are no NEWLY Arrived Miners by that time.  However, if anyone is already on the Flume Line they may stay until 5pm and so will we. 

   *Because those arriving at 3pm or later would not have time to Mine for Rubies!

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    FREE Native Bucket: ​

    Bring a bag full of film canisters or Non-Childproof Pill Bottles and get a free bucket of native dirt!!

    325ct Ruby

    found by

    12 Year Old

    Jaden 

    of California

    June 16, 2016

    Check out the Hall of Fame or

    learn how you can join the Honker Club!

    385 Sheffield Farms Rd. ~ Franklin, NC 28734
    (828) 369-8383