The Crazy One-Of-A-Kind Store You'll Only Find In Northern California
By Jill S.|Published August 15, 2017
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Jill S.
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Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at jsanford@onlyinyourstate.com.
Calling all rock and gem enthusiasts… This Northern California mineral store was tailor-made for your interests. For those of us who’ve never really shopped for interesting and unique rocks before, this shop will open our eyes to the world of rare gems.
Chapman’s Gem & Mineral Shop & Museum is located in Fortuna. It's open 7 days a week, except for a few major holidays each year.
It's a family owned business that was started by Buzz and Charlotte Chapman in the 1950s (In another location) and is now run by their daughter and son in law, Sharon and Lyle Brown.