Calhoun Mine
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| Area | 45 |
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| Opened | 1828 |
| Added to NRHP | November 7, 1973 |
| Nearest city | Dahlonega |
| NRHP Reference Number | 73002292 |
| Locations | Lumpkin County |
| Georgia | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2998874 |
About Calhoun Mine
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.
