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Prospectors Return to Seattle
- When
- 17 July 1897
- Where
- Seattle, Washington
Early prospectors arrived in Seattle on July 17, 1897, carrying gold from the Klondike, sparking the gold rush.
On July 17, 1897, the first early prospectors returned to Seattle from the Klondike. They brought large amounts of gold on the ships Excelsior and Portland. This arrival spurred the gold rush, following the initial start in San Francisco three days prior.
Sources
- Klondike Gold Rush Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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