What is the historic mansion in Dahlonega, Georgia, and who built it?

The historic mansion in Dahlonega, Georgia is the Price Memorial Hall, which was originally known as The Rock House. The mansion has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. It was built from 1836-1838 by Joseph Thompson, a prominent businessman of the time period. However, the mansion got its name from its most famous resident, Dr. James Price, who purchased the house in 1872. Dr. Price was a doctor, politician, and prominent member of the community.

The mansion is a Greek Revival-style house and features notable architectural details such as four columns supporting a full pediment and a transom and sidelights around the front door. The interior of the mansion features large, airy rooms with high ceilings and impressive woodwork. The mansion has been well-preserved and it is possible to take tours of the inside to see the original furnishings and decorations.

Today, the mansion is used as part of the campus of the University of North Georgia. It is often used as a venue for events such as weddings and parties.

The historic mansion in Dahlonega, Georgia is the Smith House. It was built in 1884 by Captain Frank Hall, a representative of The Boston Massachusetts Company who oversaw local gold mills and machinery of the Dahlonega mines. Hall's fortune came from many tracts of land he acquired and from general merchandise store named the Frank W. Hall Merchandise Company. The Hall Block where the store was located is still visible on the town square – with the Hall name shown on top.

The Smith House is a two-story, Queen Anne-style Victorian home with a wraparound porch, turrets, and a widow's walk. It is located at 200 S. Main Street in Dahlonega. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

The Smith House has been used for a variety of purposes over the years, including a boarding house, a hotel, and a restaurant. It is currently owned by the Dahlonega Historic Preservation Society and is open for tours.