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Discovery of Gold
- When
- 1884
- Where
- Cape Virgenes
Gold was found at Cape Virgenes in 1884, sparking the Tierra del Fuego gold rush.
In 1884, gold was found at Cape Virgenes, sparking the Tierra del Fuego gold rush. This discovery attracted many Chilean, Argentine, and Dalmatian miners to the archipelago.
Sources
- Cape Virgenes Wikipedia, revision of 2025-07-29
- Tierra del Fuego Gold Rush Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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