Historic Sites Prater’s Mill Built in 1855, this historic gristmill is the site of an annual old-fashioned country fair held each October. The park is also open year-round and free to the public. Walk the nature trails, fish in Coahulla Creek, or just relax in the shade. Open every day during the daylight hours. 5845 Georgia Highway 2 (706) 694-6455 www.pratersmill.org The Blunt House The oldest wood frame house in Dalton was once the home of the community’s first postmaster, community leader, and mayor. Hear the story of the Blunt family that lived in this home continuously until its donation. Inside are the original furnishings, as well as the stories of the Blunts’ place in Dalton’s history. Open Fridays 10-4. 506 South Thornton Ave. (706) 278-0217 The Hamilton House Dalton’s oldest home was built in 1848 as the residence of John Hamilton, engineer of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. During the Civil War, his home served as headquarters for the Kentucky Orphan Brigade. Today the home acts as a museum to the early bedspread industry, the Cherokee, and the Civil War. 715 Chattanooga Avenue (706) 278-0217 The Huff House This Antebellum home was the headquarters of General Joseph E. Johnston during the Civil War in the winter of 1864-1865. It was also the site where General Patrick Cleburne proposed arming slaves in return for their freedom to alleviate the manpower shortage facing the Confederacy. 314 N. Selvidge St. (706) 278-0217 18 800-331-3258
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