James W. Marshall - Lambertville, NJ
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The childhood home of James W. Marshall, the man who discovered gold at Sutter's Mill sparking the California Gold Rush, located in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Waymark Code: WM14X7A
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2021
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Taken from Wikipedia, "The James W. Marshall House, located at 60 Bridge Street in Lambertville, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States, was the boyhood home of James W. Marshall. Marshall's discovery of gold in the American River in California in January 1848 set the stage for the California Gold Rush. It is currently the headquarters of the Lambertville Historical Society."
Name of Famous Person: James W. Marshall
Physical Address: 60 Bridge Street, Lambertville, New Jersey
What is this person famous for?:
The man who discovered Gold in California, sparking the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Website verifying legitimacy of site: [Web Link]
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Visited on 5 September 2021
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