FAQ ALASKA - Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska

Question :
When was gold discovered in Alaska?

ANSWER :

• The Russians first discovered gold on the Kenai Peninsula in 1848. Dates for later important gold strikes were: Juneau, 1880; Fortymile; 1886; Circle City, 1893; Rampart, 1893; Nome. 1898; Fairbanks, 1902.
  

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