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

Hall's Block

Established 1883

Photographed by Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

1. Hall's Block Established 1883 Marker

Inscription.
Hall’s Block was built between 1882 and 1883 by Captain Frank W. Hall to house his Merchandise Company, Captain Hall came to Dahlonega from Vermont in 1867 as a gold mining equipment salesman and engineer. He also served as a legislator, mayor, and postmaster for Lumpkin County, and trustee for North Georgia College and the public school system.

Hall’s residence was in the building where the Smith House is now located, under which his mine shaft, hidden for over a century, was uncovered in 2006. His real estate holdings also included the Hall Office next door and the Hall House next to it.

Hall became the richest man in Lumpkin County prior to his death in 1901. From 1920 to 1962, Hall’s Block was occupied by John Moore as Moore’s Store, a genuine general merchantile (sic) store.

The butcher shop and grocery business was carried on through the 1980’s by Kenimer and Burgess. Today, a part of Dahlonega’s history is kept alive by the building’s current owner, local merchant and businessman, C. Jon Stone.

Hall's Block is recognized with the
Dahlonega Historic Commercial District
As listed on The National Register of Historic Places

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location.

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34° 31.965′ N, 83° 59.124′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. It is at the intersection of North Public Square and North Chestatee Street, on the right when traveling west on North Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 North Public Square, Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: The Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin County Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin Court House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.

Also see . . .
1. Frank W. Hall, a Visionary. Lumpkin County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on September 29, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

2. Hall's Block, Dahlonega, GA. University of North Florida Digital Commons website entry (Submitted on September 25, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

Frank W. Hall image. Click for full size.

via Lumpkin County Historical Society, unknown

2. Frank W. Hall

3. The Smith House. Website homepage:
Detailed account of Captain Frank W. Hall and his home. (Submitted on September 29, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

Hall's Block Marker & Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, September 22, 2018

3. Hall's Block Marker & Building

Hall's Block image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Tibbs, September 22, 2018

4. Hall's Block

Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,508 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 8, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.