This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nottoc Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.rowan/12373.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The NC Gazetteer(William S. Powell) describes Gold Hill. Gold Hill:town in s Rowan County. Gold was discovered here in 1824 & the community soon developed. Inc. 1859; reincorporated, 1874, but long inactive in municipal affairs. Extensive mining operations carried on here over a long period of years. Alt. 764 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.