Dahlonega Skyline - view of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Courtesy of Jack Anthony
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Learning from the past, preserving for the future.
Welcome to the Lumpkin County Historical Society site.
The focus of the society is to preserve and protect this area's rich historical heritage. Established in 1998, our organization brings together people who are interested in knowing and accurately preserving the history of Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega, Georgia.
The focus of the society is to preserve and protect this area's rich historical heritage. Established in 1998, our organization brings together people who are interested in knowing and accurately preserving the history of Lumpkin County and the City of Dahlonega, Georgia.
Major projects of the Society are:
Major projects of the Society are:
Promoting an understanding of local history by hosting monthly educational programs.
Lumpkin County, Georgia is where the first major gold rush in the United States took place in 1829. Dahlonega's commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lumpkin County, Georgia is where the first major gold rush in the United States took place in 1829. Dahlonega's commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Postcard by H. G. Zimmerman & Co of Chicago
The Society normally meets on the second Thursday of the month with the meetings open to the public. Programs are announced on our Facebook page, in the Dahlonega Nugget, and prominently displayed in the banner at the top of each page on this site. Membership is open to everyone. To become a member please see the About Us section.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Jimmy Anderson, a valued member and past president of the Lumpkin County Historical Society. Jimmy was deeply committed to preserving the history and heritage of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County, and his dedication to our community’s history and genealogy will be greatly missed.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. Jimmy’s many years of community service and his passion for local history helped preserve the stories and traditions that make Dahlonega special.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Dahlonega Funeral Home. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Please click here to share memories, extend condolences, and access additional information.
An award-winning educational project that focuses on an historical event or person associated with a particular day in Georgia history by the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting.
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