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First Sighting of Gold
The first sighting of gold in Colorado is reported north of the Arkansas River -
Discovery of Gold
The first sighting of gold in Colorado is reported north of the Arkansas River -
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Rumors
Rumors of gold and modest discoveries -
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Rumors
Rumors of gold and modest discoveries -
Settlement
Montana City, which later became Denver, is founded by gold-seekers -
Settlement
Montana City, which later became Denver, is founded by gold-seekers -
Gold Rush
The Pikes Peak Gold Rush begins -
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Discovery of Silver
The first discoveries of silver are recorded in Colorado -
Money
Gold coins are first minted in Denver for the first time. -
Discovery of Yule Marble
Yule marble is discovered in the Crystal River Valley -
Silver Boom
The Colorado Silver Boom begins -
Sherman Silver Purchase Act
The measure did not authorize the free and unlimited coinage of silver that the Free Silver supporters wanted; however, it increased the amount of silver the government was required to purchase on a recurrent monthly basis which caused widespread economic devastation in Colorado