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

The Station

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Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

1. The Station Marker

Inscription. This is the site of one the forts or stations used by the United States Government in Cherokee country in 1838 to round up the Cherokee Indians for their removal to western reservations. General Winfield Scott, commander of the troops used to assemble and protect the Indians in that period, and his headquarters here at one time.

It is believed that Federal troops also used this station as early as 1830 to guard the gold mines from intruders -- Indians or Whites -- until the question of ownership of the territory was established.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 093-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Trail of Tears series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 34° 29.32′ N, 84° 1.198′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. It is at the intersection of Autaria Road (Georgia Route 9E) and Tanner Drive, on the right when traveling north on Autaria Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Auraria (approx. one mile away); Calhoun Gold Mine (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mt. Hope Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Dahlonega Mint (approx. 3.4 miles away); Price Memorial Building (approx. 3.4 miles away); U.A. Lawson Steeple (approx. 3.4 miles away); William Pierce Price (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Price Memorial Building (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.

Additional keywords. Gold

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

2. The Station Marker

The site is now a heavily wooded area

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

3. The Station Marker

Looking south, toward the dead town of Auraria

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

4. The Station Marker

Looking north toward Dahlonega

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,249 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.