Fredericktown — Rockhounding in Madison County, Missouri

Fredericktown is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Missouri. Reported finds include aragonite, azurite, calcite, cerussite, chalcocite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Fredericktown in Madison County, Missouri

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
County Road 274

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Fredericktown

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Fredericktown FAQ

Where is Fredericktown?+
Fredericktown is in Madison County, Missouri, at 37.61538, -90.28467. Nearest road: County Road 274.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Fredericktown?+
Fredericktown is reported to produce Aragonite, Azurite, Calcite, Cerussite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Galena, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite.
Is collecting allowed at Fredericktown?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Fredericktown?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.61538, -90.28467 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 274.

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