California Gold Discovery to Statehood |
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Commemorate our Past, Celebrate our Future
1848 - | On January 24th, James Marshall discovers Gold in the Coloma Valley. |
1849 - | The Gold Rush of 1849 kicks in as thousands of gold seekers come to California. |
On October 13th, 48 delegates signed "The Original Constitution of California." | |
1850 - | On September 9th, California is admitted to the Union as the 31st state. |
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