On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the ...
More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.
A State Park Historian reveals 85% of California's gold remains unfound, keeping the legacy of the gold rush alive.
Between 1848 and 1855, California produced an estimated 750,000 pounds of gold. After that the take gradually declined, and ...
Stockton's very history is indelibly tied to the Gold Rush. One hundred and seventy-seven years later, California continues to lead the U.S. in gold production and discovery. The spirit of the ...