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Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 4 attractions in Franklin
Traveller Description: Housed in the old Macon County jail, the museum covers the history of gem and mineral mining in the area.
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Attraction type: Speciality museum
Address: Phillips Street Franklin, NC
Tel: 828-369-7831

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5 of 5 stars
Loxahatchee, FL
3 Sep 2008
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I was totally enchanted with the variety of stones and the knowledge of the volunteers, at the museum. The displays are fantastic...almost as good as the Smithsonian, in DC. The building is fascinating, because it was once a working jail. The cells are still evident and you get a feeling of the security of their specimens. Where else could you... more

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Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum Address

Phillips Street, Franklin, NC
Tel: 828-369-7831