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The Gold Rush That Changed California | Madison News
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In a wild rush that reshaped America, gold was first officially reported in California in 1848 — but the real frenzy began when James Marshall found it in January of that year. News spread slowly, with President Polk confirming it months later, sparking a mass migration of over 300,000 hopefuls from every corner of the nation. The easy riches vanished by 1855, leaving behind a transformed landscape and a legacy of grit, greed, and grittier dreams.
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