On January 24, 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill near Coloma, California, triggering the California Gold Rush
On January 24, 1848, gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill near Coloma, California, triggering the California Gold Rush. As news of the discovery spread, thousands of would-be gold miners poured into California looking to strike it rich. 💰💰💰 Though many were unlucky in mining, the population boom helped propel California to statehood. Did you know? […]