California Gold Discovery to Statehood SESQUICENTENNIAL

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Commemorate our Past, Celebrate our Future

1848 -	On January 24th, James Marshall discovers Gold in the Coloma Valley.
1849 -	The Gold Rush of 1849 kicks in as thousands of gold seekers come to California.
	On October 13th, 48 delegates signed "The Original Constitution of California."
1850 -	On September 9th, California is admitted to the Union as the 31st state.

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