Shirley Mine — Rockhounding in Blount County, Alabama

Shirley Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blount County, Alabama. Reported finds include garnet, kyanite, magnetite, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Blount County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Hazelrig Road
Postcode: 35049
Coordinates: 33.97938, -86.56714

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Shirley Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Shirley Mine.

Across the state line from Shirley Mine

Shirley Mine is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Shirley Mine FAQ

Where is Shirley Mine?+

Shirley Mine is in Blount County, Alabama, at 33.97938, -86.56714. Nearest road: Hazelrig Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Shirley Mine?+

Shirley Mine is reported to produce Garnet, Kyanite, Magnetite, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Shirley Mine?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Shirley Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.97938, -86.56714 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hazelrig Road.

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