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Chestatee gold diving Bell
Old Dahlonega courthouse now gold museum
Gold steeple made with Dahlonega gold site of old US mint
Fall foliage along the walk
Gold steeple from a distance
Old lucky number 24 - Gold Stamp Mill
United StatesGeorgiaDahlonega
Dahlonega’s Gold history walk tour
Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
United StatesGeorgiaDahlonega

Dahlonega’s Gold history walk tour

Length1.7 mi
Elev. Gain157.4 ft
Est. Steps4000
Road
Restrooms
Parking
Drinking water
Playground
Places to sit
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Created by FF

Dahlonega’s Gold history walk tour Introduction

Dahlonega’s Gold history walk tour is a 1.7 mile (4,000-step) route located near Dahlonega, Georgia, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 157.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This route starts at Hancock Park on the corner of Warwick St and N Park St in downtown Dahlonega.This approximately 1 1/2 mile loop will take you to several historic sites that relate to Dahlonega’s Gold mining history. The route is Paved sidewalks the entire way. The final quarter of a mile or so is uphill but not very steep on Historic Park Street where many Historic Homes are located. There are historic signs at all the locations that explain what you are seeing. There are a few benches to sit on along the route. Restrooms and water fountains are located at both Hancock Park and the Visitors center. The route may be a little long for wheelchairs and strollers. There is a playground at Hancock Park for kids. Dogs on leashes are welcome in Dahlonega.

Waypoints

Start Point

Waypoint 1

Parkimg

Waypoint 2

Chestatee Diving Bell for Gold

Waypoint 3

Old Courthouse now Gold Museum

Waypoint 4

Old US Mint now real gold plated roof university building

Waypoint 5

Hall of trees on UNG campus

Waypoint 6

Gold Stamp Mill

End Point

Attractions Near Dahlonega’s Gold history walk tour

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Dahlonega, Georgia

Place
The city of Dahlonega () is the county seat of Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 5,242.Dahlonega is located at the north end of Georgia 400, which connects Dahlonega to Atlanta. It was named as one of the best places to retire by the publication Real Estate Scorecard.

Dahlonega Mint

Place
The Dahlonega Mint was a former branch of the United States Mint built during the Georgia Gold Rush to help the miners get their gold assayed and minted, without having to travel to the Philadelphia Mint. It was located at (34°31.8′N 83°59.2′W ) in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia. Coins produced at the Dahlonega Mint bear the "D" mint mark.

Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site

Place
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.

Holly Theatre (Dahlonega, Georgia)

Place
Holly Theatre is a historic theater in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, which was constructed as a movie theater in 1948, and is currently operated as a non-profit theatrical venue. It puts on performances of musicals and straight plays, generally five mainstage productions a season, and a varying number of children's shows.

Fields Place-Vickery House

Place
Fields Place-Vickery House (often referred to as "the Vickery House") is a historic building located in Dahlonega, Georgia. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.The house is currently owned by the University of North Georgia and houses the university's Georgia Appalachian Studies Center in keeping with the historic significance of the building.

Price Memorial Hall

Place
Price Memorial Hall, also known as the Price Memorial Building, is a historic site in Dahlonega, Georgia. The hall was built on the site of the U.S. government's federal branch mint built in 1836. It burned down in 1878 and the university, one of the first Federal Land Grant Colleges, had its hall built on the foundation.

Lumpkin County Jail

Place
The Old Lumpkin County Jail is a historic jail building in Dahlonega, Georgia. The two-story brick jail was built in 1884. The first floor is now used by the Lumpkin County Historical Society and the second floor has been largely maintained in historic condition. Tours are given during Gold Rush Days in October.

The Diving Bell

Historical

Town Square

Park

Dahloenga Historic Gold Meusem

Tourist Attraction
Last updated: Mar 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

1.7 mi

Elev. Gain

157.4 ft

Est. Steps

4000
Created by
FF
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