Historical Marker
William Root House
Historical marker location:
80 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of North Marietta Parkway (Georgia Route 120A) and Polk Street NW, on the right when traveling north on North Marietta Parkway.)
Marker installed: 2010
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.