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

Dahlonega Stories

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church (c. 1899)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 7, 2021

1. Dahlonega Stories Marker
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church

Inscription. This church was originally built by the Presbyterian congregation in Dahlonega in 1899. In 1962, the church was purchased by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. Renovations by the Glenmary Home Missioners began that same year. In August 1963, Archbishop Paul Hallinan dedicated the renovated church. An addition to the church was completed in 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 34° 32.028′ N, 83° 59.145′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. It is at the intersection of North Park Street and Hawkins Street, on the left when traveling north on North Park Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level, at the northeast corner of the subject church, facing North Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 91 North Park Street, 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: 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

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in a direct line); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away); Discovery to Restoration (about 300 feet away); Restoration & Preservation by Cotrell, Inc. (about 300 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.

Also see . . . St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church History. When the Presbyterian congregation expanded and decided to relocate their church, the diocese of Atlanta quickly saw the opportunity to expand its own worship facilities and purchased the building. Glenmary brothers and parishioners remodeled the interior, creating a suitable Catholic environment. On August 18, 1963, Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan celebrated the first Mass in the new church. (Submitted on October 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 7, 2021

2. Dahlonega Stories Marker
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church

(marker visible at northeast corner of building)

St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, October 7, 2021

3. St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church

(marker partially visible — just to the right of the entrance)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 7, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.