Reese

Historical marker location:

Rutledge, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Reese Road and Durden Road, on the right when traveling south on Reese Road.)

Marker installed: 2009

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.