Chulafinnee, Alabama, is an unincorporated community in Cleburne County with a rich history rooted in the gold mining era of the 19th century. Below is detailed information about the town:
County: Cleburne County
Zip Code: Not available
Latitude / Longitude: 33°32′43″N, 85°38′56″W
Elevation: 876 feet (267 meters)
Time Zone: Central Time Zone (UTC-6; UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time)
Established: 1835
Disestablished: Late 19th century
Comments: Chulafinnee was founded in 1835 following the discovery of gold in nearby creeks. The town was smaller than the nearby Arbacoochee but was considered more permanent due to its brick buildings. The Chulafinnee placers, along Chulafinnee Creek and its tributaries, contained gold-rich gravels beneath six feet of overburden. The Carr Creek Placer, covering 240 acres of clay and gravel, also contained placer gold.
Remains: Remains of some of the mines are located on the Frank Spain Scout Reservation, where participating Scouts can learn about the area’s history.
Current Status: Unincorporated community
Remarks: Chulafinnee’s history is closely tied to Alabama’s gold rush era. The American geologist Eugene Allen Smith explored the old mines and examined minerals around Chulafinnee in the late 1800s.
