Gold Rush

Our Historic County of Kern, California

California, Free Genealogy Archives / 2 minutes of reading

*Our Historic County of Kern* by Glendon J. Rodgers, published by the Kern County Historical Society in 1949, served as a guide to the landmarks and historical sites within Kern County, California. This second edition, while slightly revised from the original, continued to provide a brief but complete account of the county’s notable landmarks. The book is designed to be both informative and accessible, encouraging readers to explore and appreciate the historical landmarks of Kern County.

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1899 Trullinger Scrapbook

Leave a Comment / Oregon, Free Genealogy Archives / 1 minute of reading

Last Updated on September 24, 2020 by Dennis Title: Trullinger Scrapbook, 1899 Author: Trullinger Family Publication date: 1899 Publisher:   Digitizing Sponsor: Clatsop County Historical Society Contributor: Clatsop County Historical Society Repository: Internet Archive This scrapbook created by the Trullinger family of Clatsop County, Oregon contains clippings of various articles found in the local newspapers,

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Dahlonega Georgia in 1848

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Last Updated on October 16, 2014 by Dennis Dahlonega, Georgia, April, 1848 The Cherokee word Dah-lon-e-ga signifies the place of yellow metal; and is now applied to a small hamlet at the foot of the Alleghany Mountains, in Lumpkin County, Georgia, which is reputed to be the wealthiest gold region in the United States. It

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General History of the Western Indian Tribes 1851-1870 – Indian Wars

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Up to 1851, the immense uninhabited plains east of the Rocky Mountains were admitted to be Indian Territory, and numerous tribes roamed from Texas and Mexico to the Northern boundary of the United States. Then came the discovery of gold in California, drawing a tide of emigration across this wide reservation, and it became necessary, by treaty with the Indians, to secure a broad highway to the Pacific shore. By these treaties the Indians were restricted to certain limits, but with the privilege of ranging, for hunting purposes, over the belt thus re-reserved as a route of travel.

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The Curse of Gold

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Last Updated on September 25, 2013 by Dennis Two months had passed after the tragedy at Wailatpu, and the volunteers were still at The Dalles, when an event occurred that revolutionized the Pacific coast, changed the course of affairs throughout the United States, and visibly affected the entire world. It was the discovery of gold

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Humboldt Basin

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Last Updated on February 7, 2013 by Dennis The first discovery of gold in Mormon Basin was made by some men from Humboldt River Nevada. They had been to the Auburn mines, and like many others, became discouraged at first sight of the country and were on their way home again when they made their

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