Gold was discovered in White County in 1828, the same year it was found in Dahlonega. The Nacoochee Valley - Dukes Creek area became a hotbed of mining activity for the next 100 years. These pages explore some of the evidence of those extensive mining operations that can still be seen today. |
Smithgall Woods Martin Mine |
Franco-American Mine Dean Cut, Hamby Ditch |
Franco-American Mine Little Hamby Mtn |
Thompson Mine aka White County Mine |
Thurman Mine |
Diltz Mine |