Before the California Gold Rush in 1848, this was the first significant gold rush in the United States. Started in 1829 in present day Lumpkin County, so much gold was found that a branch mint of the United States mint was established here in 1838.
Before the California Gold Rush there was the southern gold rush, the first in U.S. history, reached Georgia with the discovery of the Dahlonega Gold Belt in 1829.
Before the California Gold Rush there was the southern gold rush, the first in U.S. history, reached Georgia with the discovery of the Dahlonega Gold Belt in 1829.
