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Lumpkin County – Cities, History and Facts

Dennis — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:46:18 +0000

Lumpkin County was created in 1832 from three existing counties and was named for Wilson Lumpkin who was a former governor of Georgia. It is a little known fact that Lumpkin’s daughter, named Martha Lumpkin Compton, was the inspiration for Atlanta, Georgia’s previous name of Marthasville. Her middle name, Atalanta, has also been claimed to be the reason Marthasville was named Atlanta. That may or may not be true, but it makes for fascinating reading.

The Cherokee Indians flourished here until gold was discovered; they were eventually removed on The Trail of Tears.

The county is also known as “The Heart of Georgia Wine Country” and is home to Wolf Mountain Vineyards, Frogtown Cellars and Three Sisters Vineyards.

Dahlonega, is the only incorporated city in Lumpkin County and derives it’s name from the Indian word “Taulonica”, which means yellow gold. The U.S. Government briefly had a mint here and local gold was used on the Georgia State Capitol. You can still pan for gold in the Crisson Gold Mine. Also check out the Dahlonega Gold Museum which can found on the town square.

If you get hungry on your travels, make sure you make time for The Smith House, where it is Sunday dinner everyday; or The Oar House, where you can sit on the deck overlooking the Chestateee River.

There are many places to play and you can choose to relax or go, go, go. Take the kids to The Chestatee Wildlife Preserve or hike one of the many trails in the area such as De Soto Falls. Make sure you bring your camera!

There are many more restaurants, wineries and just general fun places than we have time to mention so – put on your comfy shoes and get ready to explore Lumpkin County!

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Paul Thomas Chocolates

Dennis — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:51:45 +0000

North Georgia’s Finest Chocolates. Paul T. Hoffman, Chocolatier, has worked since 1975 to deliver incredible candies, chocolates and sweets for all to enjoy. While visiting our shop, have fun watching the chocolates being made using the finest ingredients. Click here to visit the website

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Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce

Dennis — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:37:13 +0000

Welcome all to the beautiful Georgia gateway to the Appalachian Mountains. We guarantee Georgia will remain “on your mind” after a visit to historical Dahlonega and Lumpkin County.

Visit for the day or stay a lifetime…the choice is yours to make.

There is “gold in them thar hills!” You will find out that the first major U.S. gold rush just happened to take place around the Dahlonega area in 1828 some twenty years before California.

Dahlonega’s commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Major wineries have discovered the rich, fertile hillsides of Lumpkin County with others scheduled to open up operation in the future. The creative spirit soars, Dahlonega has evolved into a center for the performing and visual arts in the North Georgia mountains. Recreational activities are available year round including the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail on Springer Mountain.

Please browse dahlonega.org. You will soon realize that so much is offered for each individual visitor to see and do. From Lake Lanier to the green carpeted North Georgia Mountains…We invite you to “experience” golden Dahlonega! Click here to visit the website

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Lumpkin County Official Website

Dennis — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:33:01 +0000

Welcome to the new Lumpkin County Government Website. Lumpkin County is located approximately one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the famous Appalachian Trail. Our new website was built for the citizens of Lumpkin County to provide you the most current, accurate and easily accessible information available regarding your local county government. Click here to visit the website

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Dahlonega Arts Council

Dennis — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:59:29 +0000

The Dahlonega Arts Council is a 501 (c)3 non profit charitable organization.

Dahlonega Arts Council, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization incorporated in 1999 to administer any and all Federal, State, and Local funds for the arts programs. Our home is the Olde Cannery Arts Center.

The DAC is dedicated to educating the public to the diverse aspects and forms of art through classes, workshops, presentations, art exhibitions, concerts, festivals, studio tours, monthly public art forums, community projects, and our bimonthly newsletter.

Click here to visit the website

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