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Dawsonville, Georgia

Dawsonville, Georgia

Named For William C. Dawson, commander of a brigade in the Creek Indian Wars of 1836 and a compiler of the laws of Georgia County Seat of Dawson County Most People Don't Know About Len Foote Hike Inn Notable Natural Feature Proximity to the Appalachian Trail In History While Dahlonega is the Georgia city most often identified with America's first gold rush in 1828, numerous mines and mining operations were located in the Dawsonville area, some within what is now the city limits Famous Sons and Daughters NASCAR racing champion Bill Elliott Top Annual Events Dawson County Festival Best Kept Secret Dawsonville Pool Room Don't Miss Kangaroo Conservation Center Nearby Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, the location of the state's highest waterfall

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Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge

It's easy to see why this is one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning "tumbling waters," is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls- the tallest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River.

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Dawson County Visitors Center

Dawson County Visitors Center

Dawsonville, GA, Visitors Centers
The Dawson County Visitors Center is a good place to find information about where to go and things to do in Dawsonville and all of Dawson County.

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Len Foote Hike Inn

Len Foote Hike Inn

Dawsonville, GA, Lodging
Everyone who visits the Hike Inn starts at the same place: a five mile hike from the top of Amicalola Falls to the front porch of the Hike Inn

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