Gold in 1848

Most people think of the California Gold Rush when gold is mentioned in the 19th Century. However the first mines were in North Carolina then Georgia. The list below is taken from Niles Weekly Register Vol. 75 ©1845

Gold In New Jersey.—Gold ore is said to have been discovered on the farm of Mr. David Melick, near Rahway, N. J. Mr. M. found it about two feet below the surface, while digging a hole in a springy piece of ground, at the foot of a hill, near his residence.

Gold In Maryland—The Alexandria Gazette, in rcferei.ee to the discovery of gold on the farm or Samuel Ellicott, in Montgomery county, Md., says:
"The discoverer, Mr. Duley, has lately, we learn, made further important developments, going to show that the ore exists in large masses, of which we haie seen specimens. We are informed the owner has consented to dispose of his farm, in order that^the mine may be worked."

Gold In Virginia.—We understand that the gold-digging at Stockton & Heiss's location is still very successful. The amount raised in January, with fifteen or twenty hands, was about $26 000, and the amount thus far in this month is proportionally as much. A deposit of 800 ounces has just been made at the Mint. The new machinery was not in operation when the above results were obtained. The success of this company is quite equal to the average gains in the famous valley ol the Sacramento.