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By David Seibert, July 4, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Dahlonega Mustering Grounds Marker | | |
Inscription. During the War Between the States nine companies were organized on this site; five were mustered here in 1861, two in 1862 and two in 1864. Men from other north Georgia counties came to Dahlonega to be mustered here in the companies of Lumpkin County. Most of these were from White, Dawson and Floyd Counties.
The old mustering grounds were the rallying point for troops in the periods of national and state crises. Lumpkin County men met here to join Texans fighting for independence in 1836, to aid U.S. troops in the removing the Cherokees in 1838, and to wage war against Mexico in 1846 - 1848.
Erected 2001 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 093-8.)
Location. 34° 32.104′ N, 83° 59.075′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is on North Grove Street NE (U.S. 19) 0 miles from Hawkins Street, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Price Memorial Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Auraria (approx. 4.8 miles away); Trahlyta’s Grave (approx. 6.6 miles away); Blood Mountain (approx. 14.3 miles away).
Credits. This page originally submitted on July 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 241 times since then. Photo 1. Submitted on July 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. |
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