Oothcaloga Valley

Historical marker location:

Adairsville, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE (U.S. 41) and Taylor Bridge Road, on the right when traveling south on Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE.)

Marker installed: 1997

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.