Dawsonville, County seat in northern Georgia, United States.
Dawsonville stands at an elevation of 416 meters at the intersection of State Routes 9, 53, and 136 in Dawson County, Georgia.
Founded in 1857 as the administrative center of Dawson County, the settlement received its name from United States Senator William Crosby Dawson.
The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville documents the regional motorsports legacy through exhibits featuring local NASCAR champions Bill and Chase Elliott.
The Dawson County School District maintains multiple educational facilities, serving students from pre-school through grade twelve across several campuses.
The Mountain Moonshine Festival celebrates the area's connection to early automotive culture and local moonshine production methods.
Location: Dawson County
Elevation above the sea: 416 m
Website: http://www.dawsonville-ga.gov/
Website: http://dawsonville-ga.gov
GPS coordinates: 34.41667,-84.11667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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