The Californian Gold Rush of 1849. Many of the 'Forty niners' crossed the United States from the east to the Gold fields of California in 'Conestoga' wagons, broad wheeled vehicles with canvas ...

More than 150 years after the gold rush first ... 14,000 to nearly 100,000 by the end of 1849 and more than 250,000 by 1852. These settlers were dubbed “forty-niners” after the ...

His discovery led to an influx of around 300,000 settlers flocking to the state—named the "Forty-Niners" after the year 1849, which hit peak Gold Rush immigration.

President James K. Polk ignited the California Gold Rush when he confirmed the discovery of the precious metal in his State of the Union address on this day in history, Dec. 5, 1848.

Hearty sourdough starter fueled the gold-rush pioneers of 1849; its flavor is still tasted today. ... San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy celebrates after a touchdown earlier this season.

The Californian Gold Rush of 1849. Many of the 'Forty niners' crossed the United States from the east to the Gold fields of California in 'Conestoga' wagons, broad wheeled vehicles with canvas ...