Old Harmony School

Historical marker location:

18001-18385 Avenue 184, Strathmore, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Welcome Avenue and Road 180, on the left when traveling west on Welcome Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1994

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.