Oxford — Llano River Placer Gold

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Oxford — Llano River Placer Gold

Gold Mining Site TX • Llano County County
Description
Community of Oxford on the Llano River northeast of Mason. Hub for Honey Creek headwaters and Los Almagres mine traditions — regional guides cite fine placer gold in Llano River gravels near Oxford.
Historical Notes
Oxford is a Llano County community on the Llano River northeast of Mason toward the Kingsland country. Honey Creek rises northeast of Oxford (approx. 30°37' N, 98°40' W) and flows east to Lake LBJ — related entry "Honey Creek — Llano County" documents that tributary. Historian Herbert Bolton tied the historic 1756 Los Almagres silver diggings to the Honey Creek / Oxford area. The Rocker Box and regional compilations also describe the "Rangers Lost Gold Mine" near Oxford. Llano River gravel bars around Oxford see occasional hobby panning when flows are low. Most land is private ranch property. Coordinates mark Oxford on the Llano River in Llano County.
Status / Verification historical_site — Verified

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