Lumpkin County Library, Dahlonega

Name: Lumpkin County Library
Address: 342 Courthouse Hl, Dahlonega, United States

#7 among attractions in Dahlonega

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The Old Lumpkin County Jail is a historic jail building in Dahlonega, Georgia. The two-story brick jail was built in 1884. The first floor is now used by the Lumpkin County Historical Society and the second floor has been largely maintained in historic condition. Tours are given during Gold Rush Days in October. Bill Miner a.k.a. the Gentleman Bandit and Grey Fox were held in the jail. The county build a newer jail in 1964. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1985. It is located on Clarksville Street. ()

Built: 1884 (140 years ago)Coordinates: 34°32'8"N, 83°58'53"W

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342 Courthouse HlDahlonega United States

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Lumpkin County Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Consolidated Gold Mine, Holly Theatre, University of North Georgia.

~1490 ftSW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega
8 min walk • The Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site is a Georgia state historic site located in Dahlonega that commemorates America's first gold rush and the mining history of Lumpkin County. The museum is housed in the historic Old Lumpkin County Courthouse built in 1836 and located in the center of the town square.
0.7 miE
Mine, Museum, Entertainment
Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega
18 min walk • The Consolidated Mine was a gold mine in Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States, just east of Dahlonega. Like most of the area around Dahlonega, the placer mining on the land on which the mine is located probably started during the Georgia Gold Rush.
0.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Holly Theatre, Dahlonega
10 min walk • Holly Theatre is a historic theater in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, US, which was constructed as a movie theater in 1948, and is currently operated as a non-profit theatrical venue.
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega
14 min walk • The University of North Georgia is a public senior military college with multiple campuses in Georgia. It is part of the University System of Georgia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lumpkin County Library?

Nearby attractions include Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega (8 min walk), Holly Theatre, Dahlonega (10 min walk), University of North Georgia, Dahlonega (14 min walk), Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega (18 min walk).