Fort Darien

Historical marker location:

Darien, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) and Fort King George Dr. (Georgia Route 25), on the left on Ocean Highway.)

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.