Auraria

Auraria is a ghost town in , , United States, southwest of . 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.
The , 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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Open­Street­Map feature
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”

Places with the Same Name

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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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