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Where was the gold discovered by James W. Marshall?

  • Coloma, California

  • San Francisco, California

  • Los Angeles, California

  • San Diego, California

Answer

The gold was discovered by James W. Marshall at Coloma, California, a small settlement on the American River about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento.
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