The wagon train bearing gold for use in gilding the dome of Georgia's state capitol pulled out of Dahlonega on Aug. 3. On the first day of the three-day trip, the wagon train made it to Cumming, Ga., where members camped out for the night.

 

(c) Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the University of Georgia

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