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Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star"

Canton, NC Pioneer History


Canton Area Historical Museum

A mountain heritage museum. You will get a glimpse of the past and aspects of our early life. We have attempted to preserve artifacts, records and pictures of early time and development.

Canton, NC Museums

Riverside Campground

80 sites full hookups, 30 amps pavilion, laundry (2), bathhouses (2), tent camping on Pigeon River, open campfires allowed, picnic tables, grills or fire rings, large shady sites.

Canton, NC Campgrounds

Skeeter's BBQ

Best Eastern Bar-B-Q in western North Carolina, specializing in Bar-B-Q caterings as well as custom catering for all occasions! *Full in-house family menu *Daily specials *Take-out

Canton, NC Businesses

Things to do Pioneer History near Canton, NC

Sheffield Mine

As seen on the Travel Channel! We're right in the heart of gem mining country, minutes from Franklin. Our mine is great fun f...

Moonstone Gem Mine

Native & enriched gem mine....

Old Pressley Sapphire Mine

An original mine. Birthplace of the World's Largest Blue Star Sapphires, "The Star of the Carolinas" and "The Southern Star" ...

Rio Doce Gem Mine

Gem mining, gem cutting, gem cutting school, jewelry making....