The Gold Rush Timeline.

The Gold Discovery

Jan 24, 1848

Gold was Discovered in January 24, 1848 in California by James W. Marshall .

The News Spread

Jan 30, 1848

After Gold was discovered by James M. Marshall the word spread. Approximately 300,000 people came to California in search for Gold.

People Traveling to California in Search for Gold

Jan 30, 1848

After many people hear the news they started to head to California in search of Gold. They traveled in many different ways to get to California.

The Seekers For Gold

Feb 5, 1848

When the people arrived they went in search for gold. They mined and panned.

The Increase of the Population in California

Dec 5, 1850

Now that Gold was discovered the Population increase from 92,597 to 379,994 though 1850-1860