Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega

Name: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
Address: 1 Public Sq, Dahlonega, 30533-1210, United States
Telephone: +1 706-864-2257

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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, Dahlonega

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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. It is the oldest surviving county courthouse in the state. The museum houses many artifacts from the gold rush of 1836, including gold nuggets, gold coins, and gold panning equipment, as well as an educational film and gift shop. ()

Coordinates: 34°31'58"N, 83°59'6"W

Address

1 Public SqDahlonega 30533-1210 United States

Contact

+1 706-864-2257

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Day trips

Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Consolidated Gold Mine, Holly Theatre, University of North Georgia, Lumpkin County Library.

0.9 miNE
Mine, Museum, Entertainment
Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega
24 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.
~520 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Holly Theatre, Dahlonega
3 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.
~1370 ftS
Universities and schools
University of North Georgia, Dahlonega
7 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.
~1490 ftNE
Library
Lumpkin County Library, Dahlonega
8 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site open?

Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Holly Theatre, Dahlonega (3 min walk), University of North Georgia, Dahlonega (7 min walk), Lumpkin County Library, Dahlonega (8 min walk), Consolidated Gold Mine, Dahlonega (24 min walk).