WHITE COUNTY, GEORGIA

Whites County is similar to Lumpkin County in that all area streams contain placer gold.

BEAN CREEK

This creek is very rich and it is said to produce large nuggets. The Bean Creek mine was a major placer mine on this creek.

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

The Chattahoochee River contains rich placers near Nacooche River.

DUKES CREEK

The Hudson Mine is located on this creek and was an old hydralic mine that produced a large amount of placer gold. The Horshaw mine was also a good producer.

LITTLE TESNATEE CREEK

There are many mines located on Little Tesnatee Creek. This creek has rich placer gold.

NACOOCHE RIVER

This river contains gold near its confluence with the Chattahooche River.