Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site

The Dahlonega Gold Museum occupies a brick courthouse from 1836, featuring exhibits about mining techniques and regional gold discoveries throughout multiple floors.

Before California's famous rush, this location marked America's first major gold discovery in 1828, leading to the establishment of a U.S. Branch Mint in 1838.

The museum presents interviews with mining families, regional artifacts, and a collection of gold coins produced at the Dahlonega Branch Mint between 1838 and 1861.

Located at 1 Public Square, the museum operates daily with admission fees ranging from free for children under 6 to $8.50 for adults.

The building's construction materials contain traces of gold, making it the only courthouse in Georgia built with gold-bearing bricks.

Location: Dahlonega

Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533

Phone: +17068642257

Website: https://gastateparks.org/DahlonegaGoldMuseum

GPS coordinates: 34.53263,-83.98487

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:20