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My second choice is probably the most important historical building from our gold mining days.

Again, it has historic value to me and sentimental value. My ancestors came over from mining tin in England to work in the Franklin Creighton gold mine. This would be my second choice. Canton Elementary my first choice

What an amazing, unique building. Losing it would be a huge loss to the heritage of those whose families worked at the mine.

This building has so many stories to tell.
It held such hope for those who came to this area. Gold was mined from this site for approximately 70 years!!
"...used as a commissary, offices, post office, boarding house, and a small stamp mill where local residents could sell gold ore" WOW

This site is essential as we tell Cherokee County's story to future generations.

The Shingle House has long been a symbol in the community. It served as the gold mine office for the Creighton Gold Mines and as Post Office foe the community. Very near here is Andrew's Chapel cemetery, which has some stories of it's own to tell.

Re: Comment by Jimmy M at 01:01 AM on 09/02/2009:
Followup: We, Historical Society of Forsyth County, are currently working with Forsyth Co. to include all identified cemeteries with GPS readings of their locations be placed on county maps. Also in the works is to include all of the old communities on county maps.

The Georgia Gold Rush is an important piece of Cherokee County History and this structure needs to be preserved.

That gold was mined in this area is a little known fact for those living outside the area and the house should be saved both as a monument to that era and for the type construction it is.

I remember this from when I was a little girl and I'm almost a senior now. My mother told me of this place also when she was younger, a lot of old, good memories. please keep.

This would be an awesome educational site, and needs preserved.

Old buildings like this need saved.

All need to be saved

This site seems to be in the most eminant danger and is the oldest structure on the list and therfore deserves the most attention.

Definitely a part of history that needs to be saved.

Age of structure and being a part of the Gold Mine history.

It is FABULOUS! The structure, the history, the significance to the county's development. Let's save it!

This is an important part of Cherokee County history, as it relates to the former gold mines in Cherokee and nearby counties.

Finding gold and winning the lottery: fantasies of the past and present. Isn't everyone curious about what happened to the winners?

The historical significance of the building

This is a beautiful, unique building that recollects a seminal period in Georgia's history - the gold rush that settled North Georgia and was the last nail in the coffin for the state's Cherokee Indians, driving them west.

Very little evidence of Gold being found in Cherokee remains. The old mines have been lost to developers, this structure needs to be saved as a testament of our past. The building has seen many uses and should be saved.

One of the more historic sites in Cherokee.

This building tells a wonderful story about the gold mining era. Please lets don't lose this one.

People don't realize that the largest gold nugget found in the State of Georgia was found in Cherokee County. I do not know where the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) houses the nugget today. It use to be kept at the Georgia Department of Agriculture when DNR shared space in tht Department of Agriculture Building across from the State Capital years ago.

Only remains of gold mining operation in the county

My grandfather was a miner here and owned property very close by. There is a very interesting and tragic story regarding one of the mine owners I believe, when his new bride came. Something about the horse being spooked, reared and killed the bride. Has anyone else heard this story? Maybe you could post it as well. and I did a photo shoot here in the 70's. Incredible property to preserve. I vote yes.

This bulding is a landmark in the area and a significant historical site which needs immediate attention before it is too late to preserve it. It was in sight of my parent's home and is the center of many stories about the Crecght on Gold Mines. My first choice.

My aunt and uncle (Sam & Bonnie Leslie) lived across the river, I was there a lot, my second home. Loved the area there, would hate to see it disappear. Old memories there and a lot of history. We need to preserve our history.
Thanks

I see people stopping to take pictures all the time. Needs to be preserved and an historical marker installed.

My great grandfather worked for the mining company driving a mule team in and out of the mines. He, like the other workers, was out of the mine having lunch when the mine tunnel gave way to the river. I've been told that the only loss of that day was a team of mules that was in the shaft. Any more stories ?

This should be obtained from the Garrett Family before developers acquire the land the tear it down.

a REAL business site

Re: Comment by J A at 04:51 PM on 09/11/2009:
The story is that John Moore,second husband of Ann Pascoe Moore,was attempting to ford the Etowah River (then called the Hightower River) when it was in the flood stage. His team of horses became tangled in their harness and in trying to cut them loose, he became entangled, fell into the water and drowned. Ann was my grandmother's great, great grandmother. Ann Moore's first husband drowned at sea while serving in the English Navy.

my grandmother attended this one room school house. future generations need to realize the sacrifices that were made by our grandparents to receive there education.

It is a part of the history of gold mining.
Should be preserved

This structure really needs help

This site seems the closest to preserving not only Cherokee County history but Georgia history with the best "feel" and context of the area itself.

Beautiful style old design shoulr be a museum charging admission with the family living on the second floor.

This is such an iconic Cherokee County landmark. It is such a beautiful, stark reminder of bygone days. It is like art - it doesn't really serve any purpose except to stand there and add to the sceenery of Yellow Creek Road, but it would be such a shame to see it torn down. The area wouldn't be the same - we'd all have to sing "Goodbye, Yellow Creek Road..."

This site is important as part of Cherokee County's history.

My grandfather worked at the Creighton gold mine early in his lifetime and shared many stories about the history of the mine.

This is one of the most historical sites in Cherokee County! It is definitely worth preserving. Wasn't it at one time used as a trading post owned by an Indian?

Just a beautiful building. I drive by it on the way to River Bend Gun Club all the time.

My Granny used to live in this house!!

Beautiful building and wonderful history. Does need much work but is such a great piece of our Gold Rush history.

Last remaining building from a long-forgotten and little known gold mining operation.

To insure that the history of gold mining in Cherokee is not lost.

This site should be preserved for the gold mining historical significance in Cherokee County.

My Great aunt Jane Puriett told me she and her father built this house.

I didn't even know there was a gold mine in Cherokee County. It's an interesting story and a great building!

The 'Yellow Rock' caused a great deal of human pain -- the greed of the white man! Burn it down--

It is important History!

This is my second choice.

This is one of the oldest structures in our county that remains standing.

we need to save a bit of are areas history.

This is an important piece of our county's history.

Historical value, museum potential, last remaining of its type.

I lived in the Pascoe House across the Etowah for 12 years, and I wrote research papers about the Franklin Gold Mine and the land-lots given after the Cherokee Indians were removed from the area. Lots of history, and this is the only site left. What a shame to let it go.

My second choice. Many reasons for saving this structure and my family has ties to the area, which makes it dearer to me.

Still my 2nd choice

Re: Comment by Joan B at 10:08 PM on 10/12/2009:
Is the Pascoe House still standing?

Re: Comment by Joan B at 10:08 PM on 10/12/2009:
Is the Pascoe House still standing?

Re: Comment by Joan B at 10:08 PM on 10/12/2009:

Joan, I would love to read your research papers on the Franklin/Ceighton mine and the Cherokee Indians. It's difficult to find much information on either topic. I have recently researched information on the mine and have found very little general info. Please give me a call or email me your research info.. These two topic fascinates me. Thank you, Tammy