Historic Gold Rush town of Hornitos, CA - Ghiradelli General Store. Taken yesterday, April 8th

Hornitos, CA was apparently a wild Gold Rush town of money and debauchery. Also the place of the first Wells Fargo Express transferring $40k in gold daily.

In 1849, Ghirardelli received news of the gold strike at Sutter's Mill and sailed to California. After doing some prospecting, Ghirardelli opened a general store in Stockton, California, offering supplies and confections to fellow miners. Ghirardelli's tent-based store was one of the first shops set up in the area.

Several months later, Ghirardelli opened a second store on the corner of Broadway and Battery in San Francisco, which became, in 1850, his first establishment in that city.

Ghirardelli had a general store in Hornitos, California, between 1856 and 1859, during a gold rush,[4] where he perfected his chocolate recipes. The remains of the store can still be seen in town.













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Joaquin Murrieta
Born c. 1829
Álamos, Sonora, Mexico
Died July 25, 1853 (aged 23–24)
Mariposa County, California
Cause of death Gun fight in Mariposa
Resting place Hornitos, California
Other names The Robin Hood of El Dorado, The Mexican Robin Hood
Occupation(s) Vaquero, gold miner, outlaw
Known for Outlaw leader during time period of California Gold Rush
Spouse Rosa Feliz or Rosita Carmela or Rosita Carmel Feliz