Historical Marker
Rice's Mill
Historical marker location:
Church Hill, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of Lee Highway (U.S. 11W) and West Main Blvd, on the left when traveling east on Lee Highway.)
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.