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 ...
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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 ...
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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85% of California’s Gold Remains Unfound, State Park Historian Says
A State Park Historian reveals 85% of California's gold remains unfound, keeping the legacy of the gold rush alive.
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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, ...
On The Map: Kettleman City
In 1849, just as the gold rush was getting started, a German immigrant moved to the Central Valley trying his hand at prospecting. Well, we can assume that he didn’t do very well, because ...
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Coloma discovery 177 years ago triggered the great migration
The scenery in itself makes it a classic Sunday — or Saturday — drive as you pass through or by historic mining towns such as ...