Gold Rush region

SAN DIEGO’S MOUNTAINS AND GOLD RUSH REGION

 

By Miriam Raftery

June 29, 2018 (Julian) – Julian’s short-lived gold rush began in 1870, when the first sparkling flecks were found in a creek by cattleman Fred Coleman. Ever since, visitors have flocked to the picturesque town, a national historic landmark in the mountains of inland San Diego County.


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