# Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

> The spot on the American River where James Marshall found gold in January 1848, starting the Gold Rush. There is a replica sawmill, old buildings and a place 

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The spot on the American River where James Marshall found gold in January 1848, starting the Gold Rush. There is a replica sawmill, old buildings and a place to try panning.

- **Nearest town:** Coloma, CA
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 38.8014, -120.8923
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