Confidence Mine

Historical marker location:

3370 Highway 108, Twain Harte, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108) and Confidence Road, on the left when traveling east on Sonora Pass Highway.)

Marker installed: 1989

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.