Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hotel Dalton
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 21, 2026
1. Hotel Dalton Marker
Date of Construction: 1923
Builder: The Civitan Club
Original Occupancy: Hotel Dalton
Hotel Dalton replaced the original, built in 1892, which burned in 1911. In 1923, it was the only fireproof hotel between Atlanta and Chattanooga. The hotel was Dalton's first 'skyscraper' and had a rooftop garden where parties and dances were held.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 34° 46.302′ N, 84° 58.065′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. It is on North Hamilton Street north of East Crawford Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hamilton St, Dalton GA 30720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trevitt Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Western and Atlantic Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 400 feet away); Tristram Dalton (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Dalton! (about 700 feet away); Our Textile Legacy (about 700 feet away); William C. Martin House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carpet Technology (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Joseph E. Johnston Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 21, 2026
2. Hotel Dalton & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
