Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
The actual spot where James W. Marshall discovered gold in 1848
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
Map showing the location of Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
LocationColoma, California, U.S.
Nearest cityPlacerville, California
Coordinates38°48′00″N 120°53′38″W / 38.800°N 120.894°W / 38.800; -120.894[1]
Area576 acres (233 ha)
Established1942
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation
Official nameMarshall Monument[2]
Reference no.143
Official nameGold Discovery Site[3]
Reference no.530
Official nameColoma Road[4]
Reference no.748

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. The park grounds include much of the historic town of Coloma, California, which is now considered a ghost town as well as a National Historic Landmark District. The park contains the California Historical Landmarks: a monument to commemorate James Marshall (#143),[2] the actual spot where he first discovered gold in 1848 (#530).[3] Established in 1942,[5] and Coloma Road (#748),.[4] The park now comprises 576 acres (233 ha) in El Dorado County.[6]

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