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Gold Hill

The largest gold pocket in Oregon history.

Aired 02/10/2023

Southern Oregon Experience

Gold Hill

Episode 5 | 1m 15s

The largest gold pocket in Oregon history.

In 1860, on a hill along the Rogue River, a sparkling quartz caught the eye of a young ranch hand searching for stray horses. It turned out to be the largest gold pocket in Oregon history.

Aired 02/10/2023

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Southern Oregon Experience is a local public television program presented by SOPBS

Southern Oregon Experience

Gold Hill

Episode 5 | 1m 15s

In 1860, on a hill along the Rogue River, a sparkling quartz caught the eye of a young ranch hand searching for stray horses. It turned out to be the largest gold pocket in Oregon history.

Aired 02/10/2023

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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