National Register Listings in Monroe County, Georgia
Culloden Historic District
Forsyth Commercial Historic District
Forsyth Railroad Depots and Baggage Room
Front Circle, Tift College
Great Hill Place
Hil'ardin/Sharp-Hardin-Wright House
Monroe County Courthouse
Montpelier Female Institute
State Teachers and Agricultural College for Negroes Women's Dormitory and Teachers' Cottage
The first gold rush in America happened in Georgia in 1828, when gold was discovered in the northwestern part of the state. This discovery led to the creation of the Dahlonega Mint, which produced gold coins until the outbreak of the Civil War.