Friday, May 12, 2017

Gold Prospecting in Arizona in the 1800's

In addition to thousands of abandoned gold mines, there are many legends of gold discovery, some that could be proven, some not. But once again, the subject is enticing. The history of modern Arizona seems to always begin with the search for precious metals. Here is another article about gold finds that may provide some enjoyment.
https://owlcation.com/humanities/19th-Century-Gold-Prospecting-in-Arizona

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