Historical Marker
McKenzie's Station
Historical marker location:
McKenzie, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Cedar Street (Tennessee Route 124), on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.)
A Strategic Junction. Forrest's First West Tennessee Raid.
The first recorded gold rush in the United States occurred in Tennessee in the early 19th century. The discovery of gold in the state's Cherokee lands sparked a rush of settlers and miners hoping to strike it rich.