notable states in the United States where gold is found include California, Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, and South Dakota.
when:(gold rushes)
California (1848-1855)
Colorado (1858-1861)
Alaska (1896-1899)
South Dakota (1874-1877)
Georgia (1828-1849)
Montana (1862-1864)
Nevada (1859-1864)
Oregon (1851-1861)
North Carolina (1799-1848)