Centerville — Rockhounding in Hickman County, Tennessee

Centerville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hickman County, Tennessee. Reported finds include cobalt, nickel. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hickman County
State: Tennessee
Nearest road: M R Kimbro Road
Postcode: 37033
Coordinates: 35.74754, -87.46902

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Centerville

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

CobaltEncyclopedia →
NickelEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Centerville.

Across the state line from Centerville

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

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Centerville FAQ

Where is Centerville?+

Centerville is in Hickman County, Tennessee, at 35.74754, -87.46902. Nearest road: M R Kimbro Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Centerville?+

Centerville is reported to produce Cobalt, Nickel.

Is collecting allowed at Centerville?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Centerville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.74754, -87.46902 in Google Maps. The nearest road is M R Kimbro Road.

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