Historical Marker
Jacks Creek
Historical marker location:
7185 Hwy 100, Jacks Creek, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 100 and State Route 22, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 100.)
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.