Edward’s Pond
Edward’s Pond is a pond in Lumpkin, Georgia. Edward’s Pond is situated nearby to Tims’s Pond, as well as near the quarry North Barlow Cut.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
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. Calhoun Gold Mine is situated 2½ miles southeast of Edward’s Pond.
Auraria
Memorial
Photo: Hellohowareyoudoing, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 2½ miles south of Edward’s Pond.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Dahlonega.
Dahlonega
Photo: HowardSF, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Edward’s Pond
- Type: Pond
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lumpkin, Georgia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
34.50906° or 34° 30′ 33″ northLongitude
-84.02022° or 84° 1′ 13″ westOpen location code
866QGX5H+JWOpenStreetMap ID
way 469253677OpenStreetMap feature
natural=waterOpenStreetMap feature
water=pond
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Highlights include Tims’s Pond and North Barlow Cut.
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