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| | Dawson County North Georgia Railroad |
 | | "Dawson County was created in December 1857, by an act of the Georgia Legislature, from lands out of Lumpkin, Gilmer, Pickens, and Forsyth counties. |
 | | By April 28, 1858, all county officers had books that were necessary for the records of the county, and these were undoubtedly placed in the log structure, which had been built for the temporary use of the court and other officials of the county. |
 | | As the money came in to the county treasurer, the contractors were to be paid, but a difficulty arose and $2,500.00 was borrowed from Mr. |
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