Dahlonega in Lumpkin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dahlonega Stories
Sargent Building(c. 1910)
The building became known as The Head Corner (c. 1925-1937) when it was purchased by college physician Dr. Homer Head. He boarded college students upstairs and maintained his own office and pharmacy on the ground floor.
On Dahlonega’s 150th birthday (1983), the Sargent Building was included in the Dahlonega Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places. Extensive renovations were completed in 1984, and the building now houses shops, offices and a restaurant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 31.982′ N, 83° 59.096′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is at the intersection of Public Square North and North Park Street , on the right when traveling east on Public Square North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Public Square North, 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. The Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin County Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hall's Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Lumpkin Court House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.