Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace
Photographed By David Seibert, July 7, 2011
1. Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace Marker
Dr. Joseph J. Singleton, first superintendent of the Dahlonega mint, purchased this property in 1836 and built a home the following year. His wife, Mary Ann Singleton, joined the Dahlonega Baptist Church by letter on September 1, 1838, the day the church was constituted. Dr. Singleton was a member of the building committee of the first church structure. The handsome Colonial style home of the Singleton family burned c. 1855. A. G. Wimpy, an early merchant in Dahlonega, purchased the property in 1856 in build an attractive home known as “Rose Hill”. “Uncle Archie” and “Aunt Nancy” had no children of their own but raised 10 orphans.
In 1900, the Wimpy homeplace was purchased by Dr. B. P. Gaillard, who came to Dahlonega in 1873 as professor of mathematics, latin and natural sciences of North Georgia Agricultural College. He remained on the faculty until 1922, a span of 49 years.
The fine antebellum home stood empty of years and burned in 1963. The lot was empty until purchased by the Dahlonega Baptist Church in 1991.
The bricks on the base of this marker are from the original
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Erected by Lumpkin County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1975.
Location. 34° 31.996′ N, 83° 59.206′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is on Hawkins Street just west of North Chestatee Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dahlonega GA 30533, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 400 feet away); Hall's Block (about 500 feet away); The Public Square (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 500 feet away); Maibaum History Tree (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.
Photographed By David Seibert, July 7, 2011
2. Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace Marker
Looking northeast on Hawkins Street toward the intersection with North Chestatee Street.
Photographed By David Seibert, July 7, 2011
3. Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace Marker
Looking southwest on Hawkins Street
Photographed By David Seibert, July 7, 2011
4. Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace Marker
The marker and the homesite, now the site of the Dahlonega Baptist Church.
Photographed By David Seibert, July 7, 2011
5. Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace Marker
The bricks at the base of the marker, from the original entrance to the home.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 805 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
