jan 24, 1848 - Californian gold-rush
Description:
Gold was fist discovered in California by James w Marshall at sutter’s mill near the city of colma California. People who came were known as the 49ers. the stuff the miners needed was a mining pan a shovel an axe and food supplies. The sales people often became richer than the miners could ever be themselves.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 24, 1848
Now
~ 177 years ago