Auraria
Auraria is a ghost town in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, southwest of Dahlonega. Its name derives from aurum, the Latin word for gold. In its early days, it was also known variously as Dean, Deans, Nuckollsville, and Scuffle Town.- Hamlet
- …lies at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 metres)
- Description: human settlement in Georgia, United States of America
- Also known as“Auraria, Georgia”“Dean”“Deans”“Nuckollsville”“Scuffle Town”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Battle Branch Mine.
Battle Branch Mine
Quarry
The Battle Branch Mine, sometimes referred to as the…
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dahlonega.
Auraria
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Latitude
34.47454° or 34° 28′ 28″ north
Longitude
-84.02324° or 84° 1′ 24″ west
Open location code
866QFXFG+RP
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place=hamlet
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Urdu—“Auraria” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “奧勒立亞”
- French: “Auraria (Georgie)”
- French: “Auraria”
- Urdu: “اراریا، جارجیا”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery and Auraria Church.
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