Historical Marker
Albert Milani
Historical marker location:
510 West Main Street, Knoxville, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street Southwest and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street Southwest.)
(1892-1972). Knoxville History Project.
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.