Historical Marker

The Appalachian Trail

Dawsonville · Dawson County · Erected 1976

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Near Dawsonville lies the gateway to the Appalachian Trail, whose southern terminus has sat atop remote Springer Mountain since 1958; most northbound hikers begin with an approach trail climbing from Amicalola Falls.

About this site

The Appalachian Trail is a historical marker in Dawsonville, Dawson County, erected in 1976. It is one of 5 historical markers documented in Dawson County, among 19 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.5579, -84.2497 near Dawsonville. The nearest cataloged historic site is High Shoals Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Spriggs Summerour Cemetery, New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (Springer Mtn).

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.5579, -84.2497 · Dawsonville, Dawson County

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