🏚️ Burton, Georgia

United States · Americas · 34.83°N, 83.55°W

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The town of Burton, Georgia now lies underwater, covered by Lake Burton. The town was located at the confluence of Dicks Creek and the Tallulah River in Rabun County, Georgia and was established in the first half of the 19th century as a result of the Georgia Gold Rush. The first discovery of gold in Rabun County was just north of Burton, at the confluence of Moccasin Creek and the Tallulah River. The town was named after Jeremiah Burton, who owned the post office and general store there. The Burton Post Office was established in 1875 and discontinued in 1916.

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CountryUnited States
Continent / regionAmericas
Coordinates (approx.)34.83°N, 83.55°W · view on map

Burton, Georgia is located in United States, in Americas.

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