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Housed in the
historic old jail (circa 1850) of Macon County, the
Franklin Gem and Mineral
Museum has many fascinating exhibits concerning North Carolina gems and
minerals. On display is a 2¼ pound ruby along with other fascinating stones.
Website:
Franklin Gem and Mineral
Museum
Location:
Franklin, NC
Distance: 1½ to 2 hours from Asheville
Address: 25 Phillips St., Franklin, NC 28734
Telephone: 828-369-7831
Hours: May 1- Oct. 31 Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Saturday: 11 a.m. -3 p.m. , 6 -9 p.m.; Nov 1 -April 30: Saturday
only 11 a.m. -3 p.m.
Fees: None
Allow: ½-1 hour
Nearby:
Ruby City Gems Museum,
Perry's Water Gardens
Directions: From Asheville, take I-40 West to Exit 27. Take Hwy. 74 West to Hwy.
441 South (Exit 81). Follow 441 South to Franklin.
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