Oakland Academy

Historical marker location:

8264 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Entrance drive to Oakland Elementary School, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52.)

Marker installed: 1957

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.