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

Dahlonega Stories

The Strickland House

Photographed By Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

1. Dahlonega Stories Strickland House Marker

Inscription. The Strickland House was built c.1882 by E.W. Strickland as his residence. It was later the family home of T.F. Christian, Clerk of Superior Court and cashier at the Bank of Dahlonega, and of Dahlonega’s first woman Mayor, Mrs. Jessie Garner. The building was purchased and rehabilitated in the 1980s by Hal and Carol Williams, who lease it for offices. An Irish pub called Shenanigans opened in the lower level in 2007.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 34° 31.98′ N, 83° 59.154′ W. Marker is in Dahlonega, Georgia, in Lumpkin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Chestatee Street and Warwick Street, on the right when traveling south on North Chestatee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 N Chestatee Street, 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. Hall's Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Singleton/Wimpy/Gaillard Homeplace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lumpkin County Historic Courthouse

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(about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Dahlonega Stories (about 300 feet away); Lumpkin County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dahlonega.

Also see . . . Shenanigans. Shenanigans website. (Submitted on September 25, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)

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Photographed By Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

2. Dahlonega Stories The Strickland House

Photographed By Leah Tibbs, September 22, 2018

3. Dahlonega Stories The Strickland House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2018, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.