Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.A. Lawson Steeple
The majority of the native gold, approximately 11 ounces of the required 13, used for building the steeple of this building was donated by R.D. Hogue and was mined from his Josephine Mine in Auraria Georgia, Lumpkin County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 31.805′ N, 83° 59.22′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is on College Circle east of West Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 College Circle, Dahlonega GA 30597, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Price Memorial Building (here, next to this marker); William Pierce Price (here, next to this marker); Dahlonega Mint (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Price Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); North Georgia College Gate (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holly Theatre (about 700 feet away); Dahlonega Stories (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 27, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.