The Charles Miller House

Historical marker location:

Raymond, California

( Marker is on Raymond Road (County Road 600), on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2009

Est. 1886.

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The California Gold Rush of 1849 brought a huge influx of people to the state. In just two years, the population of San Francisco grew from 1,000 to 25,000. However, only a small percentage of gold-seekers actually struck it rich, and many ended up in debt or poverty.