The California Gold Rush started on January 24, 1848 and lasted seven years, till 1855.
California Gold Rush
a few years after the founding of gold in California: the California Gold Rush
the Gold Rush began in northern California.
Gold was discovered in 1848 but the rush first hit when news spread worldwide in 1849, and it continued for about 10 years.
at the gold rush
To take part in the California Gold Rush
1849
in the sacramento valley
Many, Many different routes.
From 1858 to 1861.
western Californians and the Mexicans
Sutter's mill in Coloma, CA