Marble — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, North Carolina

Marble is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Reported finds include sillimanite, staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cherokee County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Kinnins Cove Lane
Postcode: 28905
Coordinates: 35.16720, -83.92565

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 Marble

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Marble FAQ

Where is Marble?+

Marble is in Cherokee County, North Carolina, at 35.16720, -83.92565. Nearest road: Kinnins Cove Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marble?+

Marble is reported to produce Sillimanite, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Marble?+

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 Marble?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.16720, -83.92565 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Kinnins Cove Lane.

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