Re: Gathering Territory Trivia #9

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Posted by MMMMarcia on May 19, 2001 at 09:05:36:

In Reply to: Gathering Territory Trivia #9 posted by Diana S. on May 19, 2001 at 08:25:37:

: #9 - The Spanish explorer, Hernando De Soto, was believed to have passed through the present day counties of Macon, Jackson, Clay, and Cherokee in search of gold. There are inscriptions on Whiteside Mountain, the highest cliff east of the Rockies, that are believed to have been made by this expedition.

: *The first gold nugget discovered in America was found by a 12-year-old NC boy, Conrad Reed, in 1799.*

: Until the Gathering,
: the days number 26.
: Then we'll all come together,
: To get our Mohican FIX!

: Have a Great Spring Weekend!
: Di

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Hey, Gadget Girl! Your vast knowledge is exceeded only by your abundant enthusiasm!! I look forward to these Tidbits every day, Miss! Thanks...and now, in the spirit of Gathering Excitement...I think I'll post a little something to put people in the mood, too. Let me see what I can find.....

MMMM

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