Athens High and Industrial School
Historical marker location:
Athens, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of Reese Street and North Pope Street, on the right when traveling east on Reese Street.)
Marker installed: 2010
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The first gold rush in America happened in Georgia in 1828, when gold was discovered in the northwestern part of the state. This discovery led to the creation of the Dahlonega Mint, which produced gold coins until the outbreak of the Civil War.