| Barton Garnet Mine North Creek, NY US Uploaded By Scott (webmaster) Uploaded on Friday, September 4, 2009 at 02:45:09 PM Viewed 4085 times |
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| Hunt for garnets here in the mine tours done by Garnet Mine Tours. From http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/New+York, "".General description: Mining operations began in 1878 in one of largest garnet mines in the world. Garnet is the New York gemstone and garnets can easily be found at this site. Gore Mountain is known for producing very large garnets, some a foot in diameter or larger. Handy to bring along: 1. Hat 2. Collecting bag 3. Small hand tool Helpful notes to newcomers: The mine is handicapped accessible. There are a number of other activities for the family." | Directions can be found at this page. From http://cashandtreasures.wikifoundry.com/page/New+York, ".From I 87 take Exit 23 to Route 9 through Warrensburg. Left on Route 28 for Approximately 21 miles to the old North River General Store (now a rafting company). Left on paved Barton Mines Road for 5 miles to Garnet Mine " |