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

"Gold Diggers' Road"

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Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

1. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Inscription. This section of highway was once a part of the “Gold Diggers’ Road,” one of the earliest ways used in reaching this area during the Gold Rush days.

Beginning on the Chestatee River to the east, where it connected with a route coming from South Carolina via Toccoa, Clarkesville and Cleveland, the Gold Diggers’ Road led here; thence southward, along U.S. 19 to Dahlonega and from there to Auraria.

Much of its original course is now abandoned.

Erected 1954. (Marker Number 093-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 34° 34.281′ N, 83° 58.074′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. It is at the intersection of Calhoun Road (U.S. 19) and Business U.S. 19, on the right when traveling north on Calhoun 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.

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Consolidated Gold Mines (approx. 2.4 miles away); Dahlonega Mustering Grounds (approx. 2.7 miles away); Dahlonega Stories (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (approx. 2.7 miles away); Restoration & Preservation by Cotrell, Inc. (approx. 2.8 miles away); Discovery to Restoration (approx. 2.8 miles away); Maibaum History Tree (approx. 2.8 miles away); Chestatee River Diving Bell (c.1875) (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

2. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Looking north on US 19

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

3. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Looking south; US 19 goes south, while US 19 Business goes slightly west at this point

Photographed by David Seibert, May 2, 2010

4. "Gold Diggers' Road" Marker

Another view of the marker and intersection, looking south

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,423 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.