MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORIC PARK

COLOMA, CA

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park in Coloma, California, that commemorates the discovery of gold in California by James Marshall in 1848. This event sparked the infamous California Gold Rush. The park consists of a museum and several outdoor sites, including the original site of the discovery.

The museum features a variety of exhibits related to the gold discovery, including an exact replica of the sawmill where James Marshall found the gold nugget that started the Gold Rush. There is also a replica of a mining camp, a blacksmith shop, and a covered bridge. The museum also contains artifacts from the Gold Rush, such as tools and mining equipment.

Outside, visitors can explore the original site of the gold discovery and the mill race, where James Marshall found the gold nugget. The park also contains several hiking trails, a picnic area, and a playground.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a great place to learn about the history of the Gold Rush and how it changed the history of California and the United States. This park is open year-round, and admission is free. It is a great place to explore and learn about the history of the Gold Rush.

MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORIC PARK is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLOMA CA. US MID #8400600285

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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MARSHALL GOLD DISCOVERY STATE HISTORIC PARK

COLOMA
CA
95613

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