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Dahlonega in the region of Georgia with its 5,242 habitants is a place located in United States - some 489 mi or ( 786 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Dahlonega is now 03:35 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Athens, Atlanta, Bark Camp Place, Belvedere Acres, and Burtsboro. When in this area, you might want to check out Athens . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Dahlonega ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Baby Zedonk - cross between donkey and zebra - born at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in north Georgia
What do you get when you cross a donkey with a zebra? A zedonk, of course! The owners of the non-profit Chestatee Wildlife Preserve near Dahlonega, Georgia got a big surprise recently when their mama ..
Troll's 2010 Appalachian Trail thru hike Part 1
Troll's 2010 Appalachian Trail Part 1 Springer Mtn. to Harpers Ferry Photos displayed in the order of Trolls hike 19 March 2010 to 10 October 2010 ..
Bear on the Square Festival
Mountain Music Festival in Dahlonega Georgia - third weekend in April ..
Consolidated Gold Mines.mpg
Here is the Consolidated Gold Mines footage we used in our cable TV show. Consolidated Gold Mines are real gold Mines from the late 1800s they are open for tours and gold panning. They have a very int ..
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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site
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 1836 Lumpkin county courthouse, which is located in the center of the town square, and is the oldest surviving county courthouse in the state.
Located at 34.53 -83.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Dahlonega, Georgia
Dahlonega is a city in and 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 Atlanta to many affluent suburbs to the north. It is consistently named as a best place to retire by many different publications due to its low cost of living, vibrant activities, continuing education for seniors, festivals, and beautiful setting.
Located at 34.53 -83.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
North Georgia College & State University
The University of North Georgia (UNG) is located in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia. Founded as North Georgia Agricultural College in 1873, it is the second oldest public institution of higher education in the state, the first being the University of Georgia. The university is renowned for its ROTC program, and is designated as The Military College of Georgia. It is also designated by the University System of Georgia as a state leadership institution.
Located at 34.53 -83.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Dahlonega Mint
The Dahlonega Mint was a former branch of the United States Mint. It was located at 34°31.8′N 83°59.2′W at Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia. Coins produced at the Dahlonega Mint bear the "D" mint mark. That mint mark is used today by the Denver Mint, which opened many years after the Dahlonega Mint closed. All coins from the Dahlonega Mint are gold and bear the dates 1838-1861.
Located at 34.53 -83.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Free Jim Mine
The Free Jim Mine http://tin. er. usgs. gov/mrds/show. php?labno=10265211 was a Georgia Gold Rush gold mine located in the town of Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA. The mine was started by a free African American named James Boisclair, who arrived in the area in the 1830s from Augusta, Georgia. Apparently, Boisclair discovered gold on a tract of land but, under state law, could not purchase the land since he was black, except through a guardian. A local resident, Joseph J.
Located at 34.53 -83.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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