Georgia — Rockhounding in Lawrence County, Indiana

Georgia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, Indiana. Reported finds include barite, dolomite, strontianite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: State Road 60
Coordinates: 38.70951, -86.57564

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Georgia

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Georgia.

Across the state line from Georgia

Georgia is close enough to the Indiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Georgia FAQ

Where is Georgia?+

Georgia is in Lawrence County, Indiana, at 38.70951, -86.57564. Nearest road: State Road 60.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Georgia?+

Georgia is reported to produce Barite, Dolomite, Strontianite.

Is collecting allowed at Georgia?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Georgia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.70951, -86.57564 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Road 60.

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