Panther Springs

Historical marker location:

Morristown, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of Old Highway 11-E (U.S. 11E) and Panther Creek Road, on the right when traveling south on Old Highway 11-E.)

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.