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

Dahlonega Stories

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

1. Dahlonega Stories Marker

Inscription. This architect-designed building, constructed in 1942, is a good example of a "Great Depression" era community project accomplished in cooperation with the National Youth Administration. Local in-kind contributions included materials and labor. For example, the stone exterior is local stone from the Moore farm.

The community project was inspired by the efforts and express concerns of Mrs. J.C. Rogers, a past President of Dahlonega Woman's club, and is now dedicated to her memory. John H. Moore and Ernest Jarrard are remembered for their roles in the successful completion of the building project. One stipulation was to maintain a community library in the building, which continued until construction of the Lumpkin County Library was completed in 1983. The Dahlonega Woman's Club, which meets at the Community House, has contributed to renovations furnishings and interior decor of the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 34° 32.037′ N, 83° 59.15′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. It is at the intersection of Hawkins Street and North Park Street, on the right when traveling west on Hawkins Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 N Park St, Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (a few steps from this marker); Maibaum History Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Chestatee River Diving Bell (c.1875) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Discovery to Restoration (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 400 feet away); Restoration & Preservation by Cotrell, Inc. (about 400 feet away); Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace (about 400 feet away); The Public Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

2. Dahlonega Stories Marker

This building was the Lumpkin County Library up until 1983 when the new library construction was completed.

Dahlonega Stories Building Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

3. Dahlonega Stories Building Entrance

This building is now the Lumpkin County Community House.

Plaque By The Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

4. Plaque By The Entrance

In Tribute to Mrs. J.C. Rogers Whose inspiration and efforts were largely responsible for the erection of this building. 1940-1942

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.