About this property
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. It is the oldest surviving county courthouse in the state. The museum houses many artifacts from the gold rush of 1836, including gold nuggets, gold coins, and gold panning equipment, as well as an educational film and gift shop.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71001100. It was listed on August 25, 1971.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum listed on the National Register?
Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 25, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum?
Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum?
The period of significance for Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.
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