Marshall Gold Discovery Site

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Marshall_Gold_Discovery_Site
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historic site
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
open year-round
gptkbp:associatedWith James_W._Marshall
gptkbp:attraction tourist attraction
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Marshall_Gold_Discovery_Day
gptkb:California_Gold_Rush
gptkbp:coordinates 38.8044° N, 120.7884° W
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:California_Historical_Landmark
gptkbp:established 1848
gptkbp:features gptkb:Gold_Discovery_Museum
community events
recreational activities
restrooms
scenic views
seasonal festivals
art installations
food vendors
gift shop
historic buildings
craft demonstrations
historical reenactments
historical markers
visitor center
parking facilities
scenic overlooks
wildlife viewing opportunities
native plant displays
interpretive signs
exhibits on mining history
wildflower gardens
historic artifacts
interpretive trails
educational signage
information kiosks
outdoor seating areas
gold panning activities
reconstructed mining equipment
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important role in westward expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Marshall Gold Discovery Site
gptkbp:includes picnic areas
nature trails
interpretive programs
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:California
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:California_Department_of_Parks_and_Recreation
gptkbp:offers educational programs
hiking trails
educational workshops
fishing opportunities
guided tours
special events
camping facilities
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:California_State_Parks
gptkbp:promotes local history
environmental conservation
gptkbp:provides cultural experiences
recreational opportunities
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:significance site of the first major gold discovery in California
gptkbp:supports local economy
tourism industry
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:American_River
Sierra_Nevada_foothills
gptkbp:visitors over 100,000 annually