Battle Branch Mine facts for kids
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 Battle Branch Mine
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| Location | Auraria, Lumpkin County |
| State | Georgia |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 34°28′28″N 84°02′31″W / 34.47444°N 84.04194°W |
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The Battle Branch Mine was a place where people dug for gold. It was sometimes called the Battle Creek Mine. This mine was located near a town called Auraria in Lumpkin County, Georgia.
Gold was first found at this spot in 1831. This was during the time of the Georgia Gold Rush.
How the Mine Got Its Name
Before the Gold Lottery of 1832, many men from different states were looking for gold in the same stream. They all wanted to claim the best spots. A big argument started over who owned a certain area. This argument turned into a fight, and several people were hurt. Because of this "battle," the mine that was later built there got its name: Battle Branch Mine.
Working at the Mine
After the American Civil War, a man named William John Turner Hutcheson became the boss of the Battle Branch gold mine. He had been a soldier from Dahlonega, Georgia. The mine kept producing gold for many years, even into the 1900s. For example, in 1935, the mine produced over 661 ounces (about 20.5 kilograms) of gold. That's a lot of gold!
Where Was the Mine Exactly?
There is some confusion about the exact spot of the Battle Branch Mine. The United States Geological Survey lists two different mines with the same name. Both are west of Auraria. However, one is on the west side of the Etowah River, and the other is on the east side. This means its exact location is a bit of a mystery!
