Hogg Mine, Troup County, Georgia

WHERE:  The Famous Hogg Mine outside LaGrange, in Troup County, GA

WHEN:  Sat., Feb. 11, 2006

TIME:  9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST

COLLECTING:  Rose quartz, tourmaline, beryl, moonstone, mica books, garnet & quartz crystal. 

FEE:  Adults-$17 & children under 18 are free.  Upon arrival you will be required to sign a waiver of liability. 

WHAT TO BRING:  Pick, shovel, rock hammer, chisels, scratching tools, screen, buckets and of course plenty of water.  Bring your lunch although we will be within 20 min. of a couple of fast food places and there are two convenience stores close.  

We have been lucky and had beautiful, clear and even warm weather in Feb. but extra clothes and boots might be useful if it’s muddy or the weather turns. 

There are roads and paths.  Cliffs, ditches and new pits have been dug.  There is loose material under the leaves that take little effort to recover.  Using a rake to push back the leaves might be useful and a crack hammer will help to find tourmaline imbedded in quartz. 

WHERE TO STAY:  Days Inn has agreed to a group rate of $55.00 + tax per room if you mention the DMC field trip.  The address is 2606 Whitesville Rd., LaGrange, GA  30240  (also Hwy 219).  It’s exit 13 off of I-85.  Phone 706-882-8881 for reservations.  

The Hogg Mine was purchased by a man who planned to build homes on it.  Fortunately for us, Rodney Moore was able to show this man how important the site is to mineral collectors and acquired permission to manage the site for our enjoyment.  Please follow the Code of Ethics to preserve our relationship with our host.  For more directions and info on other collecting sites in the area, check out www.dixieeuhedrals.net.