Sebastian County California Gold Seekers - Fort Smith, Arkansas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member gparkes
N 35° 23.159 W 094° 25.543
15S E 370510 N 3916781
Quick Description: On the grounds of the county courthouse is this marker.
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 3/12/2010 9:06:57 PM
Waymark Code: WM8CQD
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member *TnT*
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Long Description:

Sebastian County
California Gold Seekers

The emigrant train of Forty-Niners, 5,000 strong, set out from Fort Smith in April, 1849, with an escort of United States Regulars under the command of Captain R.B. Marcy.

History of Marker:
After the discovery of gold in California, people throughout the continent fell over themselves to get to the source. Arkansas is no different, and the marker shows 5,000 departed from right here.

Link to Marker: Not listed

Additional Parking: Not Listed
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