Question

Near what major city was gold discovered in California in the mid 1800s?

Answer 1

Answer: Coloma

Explanation:

Gold Discovered in California. Many people in California figured gold was there, but it was James W. Marshall on January 24, 1848, who saw something shiny in Sutter Creek near Coloma, California. He had discovered gold unexpectedly while overseeing construction of a sawmill on the American River.

Answer 2

The gold was discovered near the city of Coloma, California.