Kern River Gold Rush Archive

  • Keyesville, CA is located about 2 miles up Keyesville Rd. from its junction with California Highway 155 at Lake Isabella dam. In 1852 a half-Cherokee ’49er named  Richard Keyes discovered gold at would be go on to become Kern Counties first established town, Keyesville. Soon after Keyes discovery, a Captain Matly discovered the Mammoth mine. Between these events and the...0August 29, 2011

    Keyesville, CA

    Keyesville, CA is located about 2 miles up Keyesville Rd. from its junction with California Highway 155 at Lake Isabella dam. In 1852 a half-Cherokee ’49er named  Richard Keyes discovered gold at would be go on to become Kern Counties first established town, Keyesville. Soon after Keyes discovery, a Captain Matly discovered the Mammoth mine. Between these events and the…