In the early 1970's plans were made to develop and excavate the mountain for natural resources; this led the city council of Gastonia, North Carolina and other concerned citizens to purchase the mountain from developers and give it to the state government.
In the early 1970's plans were made to develop and excavate the mountain for kyanite, a mineral used to make porcelain. This led the city council of Gastonia, North Carolina and other concerned citizens to purchase the mountain from developers and give it to the state government.