jan 1, 1874 - South Dakota Gold Rush
Description:
Colonel George Armstrong Custer led an 1874 expedition on which gold was discovered in the Black Hills of the part of the Dakota Territory that is now South Dakota. This spurred a brand new gold rush, drawing speculators seeking to strike it rich to settle in the area. Within two years, nearly 10,000 people had relocated to the area on a quest for gold.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1874
Now
~ 151 years ago