Population by County in the United States There are 3,143 counties in the United States. This section compares Sherman County to the 50 most populous counties in the United States. The least populous of the compared counties has a population of 929,214.
So it appears that what we long anticipated has come to pass at last, namely, that the gold region of North and South Carolina, would be found to extend into Georgia. The Great Intrusion By late 1829 north Georgia, known at the time as the Cherokee Nation, was flooded by thousands of prospectors lusting for gold.
Western Carolinian - Discover Precious Stones by Visiting Franklin's Gem Mine - A nice article by a visitor to Cherokee Mine. Gemwanderings - Another site with info on Cowee Valley mining. Gem mining still a big draw in Macon - An article from the Franklin Press on mining in the area; a good introduction to it! Cash and Treasures Wiki - Tons of information for rockhounds here! There's real gems (and gold) in these hills - An article from the Asheville Citizen-Times on mining in Western N.C.