William Pentecost

Historical marker location:

Wiinder, Georgia

( Marker is on Georgia Route 82 at milepost 4,, 0.1 miles east of Steed Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Born Nov. 4, 1762 Died Jan. 27, 1839.

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.