Historic Sites
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 Avenue
(706) 278-0217
Chieftains Trail
The Chieftains Trail guides
travelers to nine public sites
representative of the Native
American Cultures that
once thrived in this region.
Dalton is one of four
gateway cities where you
can begin your exploration.
ChieftainsTrail.com
Emery Center
Constructed in 1886 the
institution was built to
address the educational
needs of African-American
children between the ages
of seven and sixteen.
Today the exhibits include
contributions of local
Daltonians, Major Richard
Robert Wright, the first
President of Savannah
State University, Major
League Baseball Player
Harry “Suitcase” Simpson,
and Historian Levi
Branham, author of “My
Life and Travels,” are
evident of the rich and
diverse history of the
Dalton and Northwest
Georgia area. The
center’s vast collection
offers visitors an in-depth
look at history from a local,
state, national, and
international perspective.
Open by appointment.
110 West Emery Street
(706) 277-7633
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
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