With history dating back to the 1828 Gold Rush, it’s no wonder Dahlonega, Georgia has some ghost stories. What is today a quaint, charming small town was once a thriving mining community filled ...

You may be surprised to learn that Dahlonega, Georgia, was the site of the first American Gold Rush. In 1828, it happened by ...

Famously home to the nation’s first gold rush, which began in 1828 ... Also check out the newly renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum on the town square. Visit the General Store.