Gold Rush

The First US Gold Rush Started in North Carolina in 1803 When a 12-Year-Old Boy Found a 17-Pound Gold Nugget on His Father’s Farm.

Most people believe that the first significant gold rush occurred in California. This is a common misconception because the California gold rush is well-documented and widely regarded as one of our country’s most pivotal periods. But did you know where it all began? The first gold rush in the United States began in North Carolina […]

The First US Gold Rush Started in North Carolina in 1803 When a 12-Year-Old Boy Found a 17-Pound Gold Nugget on His Father’s Farm. Read More »