Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County got its territory, formerly part of the Cherokee Nation, from Cherokee, Habersham and Hall counties in 1832. Discovery of gold at Auraria near the county seat of Dahlonega spurred rapid settlement and gave impetus to removal of the Indians from this area. Its name honors Government Wilson Lumpkin. A mint at Dahlonega processed over $33 million in gold from 1836 until 1861.

Contact Information

Address 99 Courthouse Hill, Suite A, Dahlonega GA 30533
Telephone 706.864.3742
Fax 706.864.4760
Website http://www.lumpkincounty.gov/

Statistics and Rates

2008 Population 27056 (State Rank: 66)
Incorporated Millage Rate 7.842
Unincorporated Millage Rate 6.947
County Bond 0
School Maintenance/Operations 12.8
School Bond 0
Total Incorporated 20.642
Total Unincorporated 19.747

 

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