Fort Argyle

Historical marker location:

Richmond Hill, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 144 and State Road 67, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 144.)

Marker installed: 1958

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.