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Calhoun Gold Mine
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By David Seibert, May 2, 2010 | |
| | | 1. Calhoun Gold Mine Marker | | |
Inscription. 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.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 093-1.)
Location. 34° 29.305′ N, 83° 58.387′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 19 and Calhoun Gold Mine Road, on the right on U.S. 19. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Findley Ridge (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Station (approx. 2.7 miles away); Price Memorial Building (approx. 3 miles away); Auraria (approx. 3 miles away); Lumpkin Court House (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Public Square (approx. 3.2 miles away); Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace (approx. 3.2 miles away); Dahlonega Mustering Grounds (approx. 3.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Dahlonega.| | | | 
By David Seibert, May 2, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Calhoun Gold Mine Marker | | Looking north: Calhoun Gold Mine Road is in the foreground, and US Highway 19 to the right, headed north. The marker is well hidden in the reddish clump of bushes to the left. | | |
Regarding Calhoun Gold Mine. The site of the mine is on private property. |
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By David Seibert, May 2, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Calhoun Gold Mine Marker | | US 19 looking south is to the left; Calhoun Gold Mine Road, leading to the mine, is to the right. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 751 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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