City of Dahlonega

Dahlonega is in 's . It was the site of a major gold rush, claimed the first in the US by local citizens. Gold mining continues to be an important part of cultural identity of Dahlonega and several mines remain open as tourists attractions.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Consolidated Mine and Calhoun Gold Mine.

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The was a gold mine in , United States, just east of . 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.

Quarry
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The Calhoun Mine is perhaps the oldest and best-known mine in . When gold was discovered in Lumpkin County in 1828, which led to the Georgia Gold Rush in 1829, it was discovered on 239 acres owned by Robert Obar. is situated 2½ miles south of City of Dahlonega.

City of Dahlonega

Latitude
34.5303° or 34° 31′ 49″ north
Longitude
-83.9796° or 83° 58′ 46″ west
Population
7,540
Elevation
1,391 feet (424 metres)
Open location code
866RG2JC+45
Geo­Names ID
7317834
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Notable Places Nearby

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