Dahlonega Skyline - view of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. Courtesy of Jack Anthony
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"Auraria" by Chris Worick. Thu., May 14 @ 7pm; Gold Museum
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:
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.
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.
History of Lumpkin County
The Second Hundred Years 1932-2032
The Lumpkin County Bicentennial Book Project Meeting
Saturday, May 2nd. at 10 am; Lumpkin County Library, Meeting Room A.
We will move forward by forming a steering committee to define project goals, set deadlines, and improve overall organization.
The public is invited to attend.
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(since 9 April 2026)
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