Although we are sure to think it is a mineral of gold in the mountains of California "Gold County", the true value lies in the culture and history of the place. North Central California has 12 counties that make up the Gold Country. A majority of these districts are located in the Sierra Nevada and are peppered with attractive old-fashioned towns that have survived from the Gold Rush day.
On 24 January 1848, James W. Marshall saw the glint of metalin a drained area of Sutter's sawmill in what is today Coloma, California, spawning the historic Gold Rush. The new field of population booming in California in 1849, rose by 90,000. Prospectors came from virtually all over the world dream of becoming rich instantly by simply pulling gold nuggets out of the ground. Actually, only a handful saw their vision of golden riches reality. The real winners of the Gold Rush were the companies that provided supplies andServices for the gold seekers.
Mining towns grew like weeds in a freshly plowed garden and if they support the mine petered out, they were ghost towns just as quickly. About 150 years later, there are still thriving gold mining communities. Many of these cities can be found along Highway 49, as it runs in Sierra City Sierra County in the north to Oakhurst in Madera County in the south. The highway was named "49" mentioned in the same way the miners were "forty-niners"Reference to the year of the Gold Rush started.
The section of Highway 49 running from Sierra City, Oakhurst is about 260 miles, which means you should be able to get it in about 6 hours drive away. This would be extremely unfair to the beauty of the landscape and the historical novelty of the municipalities, but. The Gold Country is an ideal place to vacation for the weekend.
Explore the architectural charm of the communities, such as Nevada City, located just 52 miles to thenortheast of Sacramento. In its historic district includes ninety-three building, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Nevada City is one of the best preserved towns from the time of the great gold rush. Grass Valley is not far away. It is a well-preserved town from the time the gold rush, and includes the Empire Mine State Historic Park This 784-acre state park offers a wealth of activities for those who want to explore the whole day,Ad mining relics, and participation in educational activities on hard-rock mining industry centered in California.
Nearly every gold rush town has a lot of large Victorian houses, many of which now serve as bed and breakfast retreats. Historical Marker rich and there are several interesting museums to visit. However, the story is just one aspect of this fascinating country. The nature is breathtaking. For outdoor enthusiasts there are a variety of activitiesavailable, such as fishing, hiking, snow activities in winter at higher elevations.
The Gold Country of California is a wonderful place to visit. Everyone has something of interest to them here.
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