State Historic Site · Georgia, United States
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site is a state historic site in Georgia, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Lumpkin, Georgia, United States |
| Coordinates | 34.5326° N, 83.9849° W |
| Managed by | Georgia state park system |
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About Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 66.9 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 88.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site?
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site is in Georgia, United States (34.5326° N, 83.9849° W).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Georgia_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Georgia state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahlonega_Gold_Museum_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).