John Wesley

Historical marker location:

Savannah, Georgia

( Marker is on Abercorn Street near E. St. Julian Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1969

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.