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Lumpkin County is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population of the county was approximately 29,966. The county seat is Dahlonega, which was the site of the first major gold rush in the United States in 1828, predating the gold rush in California by two decades.
Lumpkin County is part of the Dahlonega, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county measures around 284 square miles, with a significant portion of it made up of the Chattahoochee National Forest and several state forests.
The county is home to the University of North Georgia, which is known for its courses in military science. The Dahlonega campus is also significant for being the site of the historic Price Memorial Hall, a former U.S. mint that is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lumpkin County is renowned for its mountainous terrains and scenic views. It offers several recreational activities, including hiking, mountain biking, and wine tasting, thanks to the several local vineyards. It is also home to the Georgia Wine Country, which attracts tourists from all over.
The economy of Lumpkin County is diverse, spanning sectors such as education, winemaking, agriculture, and agrotourism. It has a mix of historical and modern architecture, with many buildings and sites that point to its rich history, especially the 19th-century gold rush.