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Historical marker location:

204 South Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee

( Marker is at the intersection of West Summit Hill Drive and South Gay Street, on the right when traveling west on West Summit Hill Drive.)

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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.