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"Platters piled high with our famous fried chicken, sweet baked ham and succulent roast beef. An array of vegetables such as fried okra, candied yams, collard greens plus a variety to please the most discriminating of palates homemade yeast rolls and corn muffins that will melt in your mouth and to finish off your meal, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee with some homemade cinnamon rolls or a tasty cool treat of strawberry shortcake and ice cream. The Smith House was built in 1884 when Captain Hall purchased this acre of land. While excavating for his new home his son discovered a rich vein of gold ore his delight soon turned to frustration when the city fathers would not allow him to mine so close to town. The Captain then built his new home atop the gold vein, which runs from underneath the main house to the Gold Museum, which is the old Lumpkin County Courthouse." http://www.smithhouse.com/ This place was tase tested by the editor in huge quantities and it has the "Editor's Choice" seal of approval!
  
Smith House, The
84 South Chestatee Street · Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 867-7000 · Fax: (706) 864-7564
This is the "personal secret gold mine" of Captain Hall inside of the house. It was found duing renivation of the building.
Today The Smith House is owned and operated by the Welch Family, who have maintained the family tradition of southern hospitality since 1946. 
 
"The shaft was hidden under the floor for over one hundred years. Workers were removing the concrete flooring in order to renovate the previously used dining room for a new restroom area. This is part of a two phase project which includes expansion of the Restaurant and Hotel areas. The Hotel is anticipating an expansion which will increase the property by 52 additional guest rooms and meeting facilities for 200 guests." Staying at The Smith House puts one near the center of "all things downtown" in Dahlonega, Georgia.
See other geographic related articles this month and next for area spas, B & Bs, and sights to see, things to do, and places to visit in the Dahlonega, Georgia area.
Happy Traveling.
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