Dukes Creek
Dukes Creek is the creek in White County, Georgia, on which gold was found in 1828. The discovery of gold in White County and neighboring Lumpkin County led to the Georgia Gold Rush. The creek is approximately 8.76 miles long.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Helen.
Dukes Creek
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Duke’s Creek” and “Nacoochee River”
- Categories: waterfall and body of water
- Location: White, Georgia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.67676° or 34° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
-83.69962° or 83° 41′ 59″ west
Elevation
1,332 feet (406 metres)
Open location code
866RM8G2+P5
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“Dukes Creek” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Dukes Creek”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Nacoochee and Sautee.
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Highlights: Crescent Hill Cemetery and Nacoochee Mound.
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