Calhoun Gold Mine

Calhoun Gold Mine (HMKHH)

Location: Dahlonega, GA 30533 Lumpkin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 29.305', W 83° 58.387'

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Famous Calhoun Gold Mine where it is said vein gold was first discovered in Georgia by white men.

In 1828 while deer hunting Benjamin Parks, of Dahlonega, accidentally found quartz gold in pockets or lodes. His find was so rich in gold that it was yellow like yolk of eggs.

Shortly after discovery this mine was sold to U.S. Senator John C. Calhoun, of South Carolina. It was operated by Thomas G. Clemson, son-in-law of Calhoun, and some of the gold was used to found Clemson College, S.C. Specimens from this mine are exhibited at the State Capitol in Atlanta.
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HM NumberHMKHH
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number093-1
Year Placed1953
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Commission
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Date Added Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at 11:54am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 226976 N 3820326
Decimal Degrees34.48841667, -83.97311667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 29.305', W 83° 58.387'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 29' 18.30" N, 83° 58' 23.22" W
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Area Code(s)706
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 365-379 Calhoun Mine Rd, Dahlonega GA 30533, US
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