Historical Marker
Old Cornerstone / Smith's Crossroads
Historical marker location:
798 Market Street, Dayton, Tennessee
( Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Florida Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Market Street.)
Scopes Trial Trail.
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.