Historical Marker
Stephens County World War I Monument
Historical marker location:
Toccoa, Georgia
( Memorial is at the intersection of East Doyle Street and North Alexander Street, on the right when traveling west on East Doyle Street.)
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.