The Stoneman Raid

Historical marker location:

Athens, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street (U.S. 78) and South Lumpkin Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broad Street.)

Marker installed: 1984

The first gold rush in America happened in Georgia in 1828, when gold was discovered in the northwestern part of the state. This discovery led to the creation of the Dahlonega Mint, which produced gold coins until the outbreak of the Civil War.