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Kentucky
| TREASURE HUNTING IN KENTUCKY Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1. Kentucky Agate 2.Fluorite Mining District 3.Geodes 4. | Biggest finds in this area: 1.Kentucky agate is a highly prized multi colored fortification agate found as nodules weathered from a sedimentary matrix 2.The Kentucky Fluorite Mining District is know to have supplied some of the most spectacular and valuable fluorite, calcite and other associated minerals in the world. 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. Club name, contact info 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: Kentucky weather best best during the spring, summer and fall. | Other helpful resources: 1. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/education/didstaterock.htm 2. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/geoky/ 3. |
| Have a question about treasure hunting or geocaching in this region? | |
| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: Ben Clements Museum and Mine Digs General description: One of the nation's finest collection of fluorite and related minerals from the Kentucky- Illinois mining district, and a large collection of other minerals from across the world. There are planned digs scheduled from the spring through the fall. | How to get there: The museum is located in Marion Kentucky in the northwest corner of the state. http://www.marionkentucky.us/clementmineralmuseum/ The town of Marion has a good Bed & Breakfast (Myers see link below) and a great little restaurant "The Front Porch". Real southern home cooking with a casual atmosphere. Be sure to stop in on your treasure hunt. http://members.tripod.com/~MarionKYKingdomHall/Marion.html |
| Grade this location: (A to F): A - I have enjoyed rockhounding trips to Marion. Every time I've gone and I have some fine specimens that I dug. | GPS coordinates: |
| Handy to bring along: 1.Digging tools 2.Collecting buckets 3.Rock Hammer 4. Safety Glasses 5. Gloves | Helpful notes to newcomers: The mining district extends into Illinois. Cave in Rock and Rosiclair are also great spots on your trip. |
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| Location #3: (Local beach, park, etc) Along the roadside highway 60, e of Garrett. Roadcuts on highway 31 w. Almost any creekbed. General description: | How to get there: |
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| Handy to bring along: 1.Water 2.Brick hammer 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers:Some will look like potatoes lying along the ditches. If they feel lighter than they should for their size, they are probably hollow. |
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