Historical Marker
Rev. J. D. Anthony
Historical marker location:
Sandersville, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and West Church Street (Georgia Route 24), on the right when traveling south on Virginia Avenue.)
1824 <small>~</small> 1899.
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.