Gold Mine
| Location: | Lumpkin County Courthouse, Dahlonega center. |
| Open: | Mon-Sat 9-17, Sun 10-17. Closed Thanksgiving. 25-DEC, 01-DEC. [2005] |
| Fee: | Adults USD 4, Children USD 2.50. [2005] |
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Gold Mine
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| Light: | electric. |
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| Address: | Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum State Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533, Tel: +1-706-864-2257. |
| Last update: | $Date: 2008/10/09 18:39:07 $ |
| 1838 | U.S. Branch Mint opened. | |
| 1861 | U.S. Branch Mint closed. |
The Dahlonega Courthouse Gold Museum gives some insight into the gold mining history of the towns of Auraria and Dahlonega. A 23-minute film describes the mining techniques and lifestyles. A mineral exhibition shows local nuggets of up to 5 ounces.
The exhibition also explains the history of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega. It coined more than $6 million in gold between 1838 and 1861.
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