Gold Rush

His discovery kicked off the Gold Rush. One of the hands on this commemorative statue points to the spot where he found the precious metal.

The site of a tragic mining disaster in 1882.

This outdoor museum harkens back to the height of the gold rush.

Murder, searching for gold, and being cut in half—the memorial statue of Daniel O. McCarthy and the Pioneers of '49

This tucked-away cemetery is the final resting place of a prospector who uncovered one of the largest gold mines in Arizona.

A hulking remnant of Alaska's industrial gold mining boom in the 1920s.

Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.

Founded in 1873 to support the needs of the gold mines flourishing nearby, this is the last water-powered foundry in the United States.

This abandoned mine offers a glimpse at what life was like for those who came to Alaska seeking Gold Rush riches.

This ramshackle ghost town is comprised of mining-era buildings collected from around the region.

While you're unlikely to find riches here these days, this remote mine is a time capsule of the Gold Rush era.

California's first suspension bridge.

Constructed in 1857, mourners used these towers to burn offerings of paper prayers and gifts for the afterlife.

This stone obelisk commemorates the discovery of the world's largest gold nugget.

A lasting testament to the Klondike Gold Rush.