Is there still gold in California? Why the gold rush lives on 200 years later
More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.
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The Discovery of Gold on This Date in 1848 at Sutter’s Creek Kicked Off the California Gold Rush and Transformed America
Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...
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The California Gold Rush
Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the ...
Deseret News archives: Gold discovered at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, creating more westward rush
On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...
California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford
The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch ...
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This Day in History on January 24: California Gold Rush Begins
Welcome to January 24, a day that has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, shaping politics, ...
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The Places Where Gold Can Still Be Found in America
Searching for gold in America with a metal detector is a favorite pastime for thousands who dream of striking it rich.
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HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Three Ages of Jacoby’s Storehouse
In 1856, Augustus Jacoby had more permanent plans in mind when he constructed his storehouse in the small community of Union, ...
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The California Gold Rush
Sandwiched between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the Civil War in 1861, the California Gold Rush is considered by many historians to be the most significant event of the first half of the ...