Auraria

Historical marker location:

Dahlonega, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Auraria Road (Georgia Route 9) and Castleberry Bridge Road, on the left when traveling north on Auraria Road.)

Marker installed: 1954

Georgia played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with many key events taking place in the state. The Albany Movement, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery March all had ties to Georgia.