Museum

Stories

National Expansion & Reform Stafford's Gold Mining Industry Best Known Gold Mines

Best Known Gold Mines

Stafford’s best-known gold mines were:

  • Eagle/Rappahannock
  • Smithfield
  • Rattlesnake/Horsepen
  • Lee
  • Monroe
  • New Hope

Smaller Stafford mines included:

  • Brower
  • Elliot Farm
  • Fairview
  • Franklin
  • MacDonald Prospect
  • Puss King
  • Wise Farm