"Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

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Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

"Gold Diggers' Road"
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By David Seibert, May 2, 2010

1. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Inscription. This section of highway was once a part of the “Gold Diggers’ Road,” one of the earliest ways used in reaching this area during the Gold Rush days.

Beginning on the Chestatee River to the east, where it connected with a route coming from South Carolina via Toccoa, Clarkesville and Cleveland, the Gold Diggers’ Road led here; thence southward, along U.S. 19 to Dahlonega and from there to Auraria.

Much of its original course is now abandoned.

Erected 1954. (Marker Number 093-7.)

Location. 34° 34.281′ N, 83° 58.074′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is at the intersection of Calhoun Road (U.S. 19) and Business U.S. 19, on the right when traveling north on Calhoun Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Consolidated Gold Mines (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dahlonega Mustering Grounds (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Public Square (approx. 2.8 miles away); Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lumpkin Court House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Price Memorial Building (approx. 3 miles away); Findley Ridge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Trahlyta’s Grave (approx. 4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Dahlonega.

By David Seibert, May 2, 2010

2. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Looking north on US 19

By David Seibert, May 2, 2010

3. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Looking south; US 19 goes south, while US 19 Business goes slightly west at this point

By David Seibert, May 2, 2010

4. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Another view of the marker and intersection, looking south

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 715 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.