Pvt. Robert A. Underwood

Historical marker location:

310 E Solomon St, Griffin, Georgia

( Memorial is at the intersection of East Solomon Street and South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Solomon Street.)

U.S. Army.

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.