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  New Georgia Encyclopedia: Wilson Lumpkin (1783-1870)
All of the public offices were important; however, in Lumpkin's eyes and in the eyes of posterity, his major accomplishment was his cardinal role in the removal of the Cherokee Indians from north Georgia.
Lumpkin's views on removal were opposed by a majority of the Cherokee (led by chief John Ross), by prominent federal legislators, and by various Christian missionary societies, but he had more powerful allies in U.S. presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, Georgia public opinion, and majority U.S. congressional sentiment.
The south Georgia city of Lumpkin, the county of Lumpkin in north Georgia, Lumpkin Street in Athens, and Lumpkin House on the University of Georgia campus in Athens bear his name.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2905   (915 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County and its seat, Dahlonega, are famous as the site of the country's first major gold rush, which began in 1828.
Gold ore was plentiful enough in the northeast Georgia mountains for construction of a branch of the U.S. Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1861.
Lumpkin County High School was initially opened in fall 2003, as was a new elementary school.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?path=/CitiesCounties/Counties&id=h-2363   (634 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Joseph Henry Lumpkin (1799-1867)
Joseph Henry Lumpkin served on the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1846 until his death in 1867.
Lumpkin was known for the quality of his legal opinions and judicial reasoning.
Lumpkin also advocated development of a southern manufacturing base, beginning with textiles, to eliminate southern dependence on northern and European manufacturers for finished goods and markets for southern raw materials.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-636   (715 words)

  
 Lumpkin, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lumpkin is a city located in Stewart County, Georgia.
Lumpkin is located at 32°2'59" North, 84°47'45" West (32.049638, -84.795859)
A Lumpkin is when a guy who is excreating gets a blow job.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lumpkin,_Georgia   (410 words)

  
 Lumpkin County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lumpkin County is a county located in the state of Georgia.
The county was named for former governor of Georgia Wilson Lumpkin.
The city of Terminus was renamed Marthasville and later Atlanta after his daughter, Martha Atalanta Lumpkin Compton.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lumpkin_County,_Georgia   (430 words)

  
 | Book Review | Law and History Review, 23.1 | The History Cooperative
Lumpkin was an honest advocate of temperance, but he opposed strong government action to force prohibition, perhaps because he feared the precedent it might set for slavery.
Lumpkin's "primary consideration" in an important class of slavery disputes, according to Hicks, was "the broader strategic objective of finding the best way to preserve the institution of slavery" (134).
To consider Lumpkin apart from his bigotry, his elitism, his constricted view of economic and political progress, and his perverse Christianity would be to miss the essence of the man and the meaning of his judicial labors.
www.historycooperative.org /journals/lhr/23.1/br_8.html   (1165 words)

  
 gwinnettdailypost.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lumpkin, in danger of being passed over, was eager to show he had recovered from his injury to return to his freshman form of 2003, when he rushed for 523 yards.
Lumpkin's surgically repaired knee was strong, but he needed more time to believe the knee was strong.
Lumpkin scored a touchdown in Georgia's season-opening win over Boise State, but he still wasn't assured he had made a complete comeback until later in the year.
www.gwinnettdailypost.com /index.php?s=&url_channel_id=37&url_article_id=10058&url_subchannel_id=&change_well_id=2   (545 words)

  
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Cable TV of Georgia argues that its system serving unincorporated Lumpkin County (excluding the incorporated municipality of Dahlonega), its franchise area, is subject to effective competition because the system serves fewer than 30 percent of the households within the franchise area.
Cable TV of Georgia states that it serves 1,043 subscribers of the 4,839 "households" in the franchise area or 21.55 percent of the total number of "households" in the franchise area.
As supporting documentation, Cable TV of Georgia submits a copy of the Bureau of the Census, 1990 Census of Population and Housing Report, CH-1-12, for Lumpkin County and the municipality of Dahlonega.
www.fcc.gov /ftp/Bureaus/Cable/Orders/1994/da941523.txt   (608 words)

  
 Lumpkin County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lumpkin County, in central North Georgia, was founded in 1832.
The county takes its name from Wilson Lumpkin who, over the course of his lifetime, served as a Georgia state representative (1808) and state senator (1812); was elected to the U. House of Representatives (1815-1817; 1827-1831) and to the Senate (1837-1841); and served as Governor of Georgia (1831-1835).
Lumpkin County, respecting its rich history while keeping in step with the outside modern world, is an excellent getaway choice for anyone seeking to enjoy all the North Georgia Mountains have to offer; provides a safe and acclaimed environment for those who wish to further their education; and is enjoyed year-round by more than 15,000
ky.essortment.com /lumpkincountyg_rrbq.htm   (1469 words)

  
 Writer's Corner - Inns and Inn Keepers of the Gold Fields of Lumpkin County, Georgia
Those entitled to participate were men who were residents of Georgia for two years, but had not been successful in any other lottery (two draws for a married man), and old soldiers of her wars or the widows and orphans of soldiers.
In the northern part of Lumpkin County, there was a hotel that had nothing to do with man's greed for gold, but everything about his thirst for water and a desire to regain lost health.
Lumpkin County's biggest ever hotel was on a hill two blocks north of Dahlonega's public square.
www.goldrushgallery.com /news/innkeep.html   (7860 words)

  
 The Sports Network - I-A College Football
Lumpkin was in great position to become the first Georgia back to hit the century mark this season, but a costly fumble in the closing stages wiped out his 100-yard performance.
In overtime, Georgia took the ball first but was stuffed on two tries from the one-yard-line.
On Georgia's next possessions, Greene used 12 plays to march his team 77 yards in 3:25, capped by a five-yard TD pass to Gibson, who beat Petty on a nice double move.
www.sportsnetwork.com /?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot/news/afn2980871.htm   (877 words)

  
 georgia.gov - Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County was created in 1832 from parts of Cherokee, Habersham, and Hall counties from Cherokee Indian lands.
Discovery of gold led to removal of the Native Americans from North Georgia on the tragic "Trail of Tears".
Lumpkin County was named for Wilson Lumpkin, a member of both houses of Congress and governor of Georgia.
lumpkincounty.georgia.gov /03/home/0,2230,8890885,00.html   (77 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Attorney and judge Joseph Henry Lumpkin was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia.
Lumpkin, younger brother of Gov. Wilson Lumpkin, attended the University of Georgia until it temporarily closed its doors, subsequently transferring to Princeton where he graduated with honors in 1819.
Lumpkin was one of three attorneys selected by the General Assembly to draft Georgia's Penal Code in 1833.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/tdgh-dec/dec23.htm   (1438 words)

  
 Lumpkin County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
Lumpkin County was created from Cherokee County on Dec. 3, 1832 by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1832, p.
However, the new county was not able to function as a county because of its size and the fact that Cherokee Indians still occupied portions of the land.
Georgia's 82nd county was named for Georgia governor Wilson Lumpkin, who held office at the time of the county's creation.
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/lu.htm   (1117 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Georgia National Alliance P.O. Box 1532 Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 (706) 867-6696 www.nageorgia.com Dear Georgia NA Members, I would like to begin with a Georgia in review 2002 this was a very active year for the Georgia National Alliance and especially the Lumpkin Co. Unit.
Georgia Members were blessed with the presence of Dr. William L. Pierce in March.
I was promoted from Lumpkin Co. Unit Coordinator to the position of Georgia Regional Coordinator and in October I was awarded a Gold Life Rune Pin by Chairman Gliebe.
atlanta.indymedia.org /usermedia/text/georgia_20.txt   (957 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Georgia blows 24-point lead before outlasting Purdue in OT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Georgia appeared to get the clinching stop when Kyle Orton threw an incomplete pass on fourth-and-goal from the 8, but the Bulldogs were offsides.
Georgia rallied for a 28-25 victory in overtime.
Georgia's Billy Bennett kicked a pair of field goals, giving him 87 for his career and 31 for the season — NCAA records.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/football/games/2004-01-01-capital-one_x.htm   (942 words)

  
 Kregg Lumpkin Injured In Wreck :: Running back expected to recover quickly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lumpkin was knocked from his motorized scooter when he collided with a University vehicle.
Lumpkin was evaluated by UGA physicians and special testing revealed no further injuries.
Lumpkin was the Bulldogs' second-leading rusher (112 attempts, 523 yards, 6 TDs) as a true freshman during the 2003 season; however, he missed the entire 2004 campaign after suffering a knee injury on the first day of pre-season practices.
georgiadogs.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042505aac.html   (189 words)

  
 Lumpkin, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lumpkin came into being in 1829 and is built on lots 82 and 111 of the 23rd district.
The first courthouse was built in 1831 and was built of hewn logs and in 1836 when the Indians were on the warpath, it was used as a block house.
The first post offices in 1836 were located at Lumpkin and Roanoke.
www.bedingfieldinn.org /lumpkin.htm   (149 words)

  
 Lumpkin County Government Online
Lumpkin County Government Online is the Internet-based extension of the Lumpkin County Government and the technological resource for both citizens and potential visitors.
Jack is a citizen of Lumpkin County and his photography, featuring many of the local rivers and mountains, can be seen in several regional publications.
The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act requires all local governments in Georgia to develop a strategy for reducing the amount of solid waste going into landfills and other disposal facilities.
www.lumpkincounty.gov   (349 words)

  
 Lumpkin County Georgia Genealogy Page
In 1832, the State of Georgia appropriated the Cherokee Lands lying within it's borders and created the original Cherokee County, which comprised most of NW Georgia.
By 1840, part of Lumpkin County was transferred to Union County.
In 1857, a portion of Lumpkin County was cut off for the creation of Dawson County.
www.rootsweb.com /~galumpki   (438 words)

  
 Lumpkin County Georgia History & Genealogy
Spanish miners visited the area on a number of occasions before they were completely expelled in the 1730's by white English settlers who cut off their supply route from Florida.
Lumpkin County resident Benjamin Parks is often mistakenly credited with the discovery because he spent much of his later years retelling the story of how he found it.
In an 1834 novel, William Gilmore Simms described Lumpkin County as "the wildest region of the then little-settled state of Georgia-doubly wild as forming the debatable land between the savage and the civilized-partaking of the ferocity of the one, and the skill, cunning and cupidity of the other."
www.usgennet.org /usa/ga/county/fulton/lumpkin   (283 words)

  
 ncaafootball
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Kregg Lumpkin was Georgia's No. 1 tailback when he suffered a knee injury on the first day of practice for the 2004 season.
Ware is second on the team with 486 yards rushing, followed by Lumpkin's 268 yards, including 112 yards in the last two regular season games.
Thanks in part to Lumpkin's resurgence, the three backs are so close that no one knows who will start or receive the most carries in the Sugar Bowl.
www.ncaafootball.com /index.php?s=&url_channel_id=32&url_subchannel_id=&url_article_id=6386&change_well_id=2   (740 words)

  
 Beall-Pearson House
Lumpkin was incorporated in December, 1830, while the Irwin-Partain House and the Beall-Pearson House were built in August, 1830.
Beall family lore holds that Erasmus Beall lived in that part of the house until the rest of the house could be built.
Lumpkin’s population and architecture exploded after the battles of the spring and summer of 1836 finished any claims the Indians had to the lands of southwest Georgia.
www.westville.org /house.htm   (604 words)

  
 GA Part 2
The weather continues to be very hot and humid, and our first stop in Lumpkin was at the first available convenience store for a 44 oz soda with plenty of ice.
The village never existed as an actual town, but it was created in the late 1960's by moving several buildings that were in existence before 1850 and laying them out based on Georgia towns of the period when Westville would have been founded, about 1830.
We walked from Lumpkin to Richland today, which was only about nine miles on the back roads.
www.homestead.com /walkingtomga/gapart2.html   (1896 words)

  
 Georgia
Georgia Historical Markers, presented by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia.
The Arabia Granite Company gneiss quarries in the Lithonia District of Georgia is the subject of an article entitled, "Central Air Plant At A Georgia Quarry," in Mine and Quarry Magazine, Sullivan Machinery Co., Publisher, Chicago, Illinois, Vol.
The Murphy Syncline in the Tate Quadrangle, Georgia, Bulletin 75, by William Fairley, 1965, 71 pp.
www.cagenweb.com /quarries/states/georgia.html   (5600 words)

  
 ScanLumpkin: Live Lumpkin County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS Radio
DAHLONEGA - A Lumpkin County man goes on trial Monday for murder in the death of his wife two years ago.
According to officials from the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office, the 61-year-old Lumpkin County resident was in the passenger seat of a 1988 Honda Accord heading north on Morrison Moore Parkway at the time of the accident....
Lumpkin County responds to a house fire Sunday ngiht.
www.scanlumpkin.com /index.php   (1073 words)

  
 Lumpkin County Georgia in the North Georgia Mountains
Lumpkin County Georgia in the North Georgia Mountains
The grand old red brick, white column Lumpkin County Courthouse, built in 1836, straddles the whole center square and is now the Gold Museum.
The spire of this building is covered in "Dahlonega Gold." The town of Dahlonega is a must see and Lumpkin county is a must to enjoy.
theblueridgehighlander.com /lumpkin_county_georgia   (920 words)

  
 ALABAMA vs Georgia (Oct 04, 2003)
G 1-10 A35 Kregg Lumpkin rush for 1 yard to the ALABAMA34 (Roman Harper).
A 4-5 A29 Bo Freelend punt BLOCKED, recovered by GEORGIA Thomas Davis at ALABAMA7, Thomas Davis for 7 yards to the ALABAMA0, TOUCHDOWN, clock 12:32 (blocked by Jarrett Berry).
G 1-10 A37 Kregg Lumpkin rush for 2 yards to the ALABAMA35, out-of-bounds (Freddie Roach).
www.rolltide.com /livestats/football/2003/bama06.htm   (4476 words)

  
 Stewart County Elementary School - Lumpkin, Georgia / GA - school information
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCTs) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8.
The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education.
The state department of education did not identify this school as "in need of improvement" for 2005-2006.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/ga/1671   (502 words)

  
 Discover Historic Dahlonega, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Dahlonega is rich in the culture and charm of Appalachia within its beautifully preserved downtown historic district.
The Georgia gateway to the Appalachians is the site of the first U. gold rush.
Dahlonega is the center for bicycling in the north Georgia Mountains.
www.dahlonega.org   (329 words)

  
 georgia.gov - City of Lumpkin
Region 8 » Stewart County » City of Lumpkin
Lumpkin, incorporated March 30, 1829, is the county seat for Stewart County.
The city was named in honor of Wilson Lumpkin, a two-term governor of Georgia, U.S. Congressman and Senator.
lumpkin.georgia.gov   (79 words)

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