Dahlonega Gold Rush

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People or Groups involved | Event Summary | Location | Region | Timeframe | Importance to Georgia's History

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Gold seekers (miners) | The Dahlonega Gold Rush was a period when a significant amount of gold was discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia, leading to a rush of people seeking their fortune by mining gold. | Dahlonega, Georgia | North Georgia | 1828-1861 | The gold rush brought rapid growth and development to Dahlonega and had a profound impact on the state's economy, population, and cultural landscape. It also contributed to the displacement and mistreatment of Native American tribes in the area.