Ralston Branch
Ralston Branch is a stream in Lumpkin, Georgia. Ralston Branch is situated nearby to the hamlet Auraria, as well as near Buckhorn Tavern.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Calhoun Gold Mine and Auraria.
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.
Auraria
Memorial
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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. Auraria is situated 2 miles west of Ralston 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.
Ralston Branch
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lumpkin, Georgia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.48343° or 34° 29′ 0″ northLongitude
-83.99435° or 83° 59′ 40″ westElevation
1,099 feet (335 metres)Open location code
866RF2M4+97GeoNames ID
4217859
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