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US History: 1851 - 1900

by Patty Inglish, MS

Several additional territories became states, USA acquired additional territories, set a Canadian Border and experienced their own American Civil War. The Gold Rush and the Railroads also created a flurry of activity, while Native Americans were driven West. published 10 months ago

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Mariposa: A Town That Survived the Gold Rush

by Rochelle Frank

The footprint of this little town was laid out in the California gold-rush era. Unlike other settlements that grew "organically" according to the random placement of campsites, miners shacks and deer... published 5 months ago

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Central figure of the Mariposa Museum Mural.76

Silly Person's Guide to a Gold Rush Museum

by Rochelle Frank

Visitors from all over the world come into The Mariposa Museum and History Center each year. One of the unique and important things about this museum in California's Gold Country, is that almost all of... published 2 months ago

5 comments    travel california gold

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The "Chinese Walls" of California's Gold Country

by Rochelle Frank

Rock walls, dating back to the early 1860's flow across the landscapes of California's gold rush country in lines that define the contours of the land. Remnants of these historic stone barricades can often... published 5 months ago

11 comments    travel california rock

A view of Lassen from Lake Helen66

The Shasta Cascade Region

by Shasta Cascade

ShastaCascade.com In far Northern California lies one of the best kept secrets – the Shasta Cascade region! This region, covering 20% of California, has a unique experience to fulfill just about anyone’s... published 8 months ago

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