Long Branch
Long Branch is a stream in Lumpkin, Georgia. Long Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet Auraria, as well as near the neighborhood Lake Shore.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Calhoun Gold Mine.
Calhoun Gold Mine
Quarry
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The Calhoun Mine is perhaps the oldest and best-known mine in Lumpkin County, Georgia. When gold was discovered in Lumpkin County in 1828, which led to the Georgia Gold Rush in 1829, it was discovered on 239 acres owned by Robert Obar. Calhoun Gold Mine is situated 2 miles northwest of Long Branch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dahlonega.
Dahlonega
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Dahlonega is in Georgia's Historic High Country. It was the site of a major gold rush, claimed the first in the US by local citizens. Gold mining continues to be an important part of cultural identity of Dahlonega and several mines remain open as tourists attractions.
Long Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lumpkin, Georgia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.46565° or 34° 27′ 56″ northLongitude
-83.96658° or 83° 57′ 60″ westElevation
1,079 feet (329 metres)Open location code
866RF28M+79GeoNames ID
4206615
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