The gold leaf covering the Georgia State Capitol is from Lumpkin County, the site of the first US gold rush that started in 1828. When it was gilded again in 1958, Dahlonega and Lumpkin citizens donated gold from the same era. On top of the dome is a 1,800 pound, 26 foot tall, copper statue. It is informally called Miss Freedom. Her official name is Goddess of Liberty. She carries a sword in one hand and a torch in the other. They both shine brightly in this skyscraper reflection at sunset.
