California Gold Discovery

California Gold Discovery refers to the moment in 1848 when James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, near Coloma, California. This find sparked the California Gold Rush, a rapid migration of prospectors seeking wealth, which significantly impacted the region's population, economy, and development. It marked a pivotal event in American history, transforming California from a sparsely populated area into a bustling hub of commerce and settlement. The discovery underscored the allure of gold as a symbol of opportunity and fueled westward expansion in the United States.