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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2025 · 31 MIN

E9 - The Secret : George Andrew Jackson Discovers Gold in the Rocky Mountains

from While Buffalo Roamed: The Wild West History of Colorado · host Jonathan Summer Publishing

George Andrew Jackson (cover art) - Gold in Colorado - Idaho Springs - Hot Springs - Wolverine attack - Clear Creek - Chicago Creek The story of Colorado takes a turn, the first big discovery of gold in the mountains is made in current Idaho Springs, Colorado, near the confluence of Chicago and Clear Creeks.  A hot spring, several mountain lions, mountain sheep and a wolverine greet our hero.  A terrible fight and a treasure map! Places to know:  Floyd Hill, Evergreen, Bergen Park, Ute Trail, Jackson's Hill, Mother Cabrini Shrine, US40, I-70, Denver, Arapahoe City and Golden. The people to know:  George Andrew Jackson, Black Hawk (Jim Sanders), Tom Golden The co-stars:  Glutton (Carcajou) Mountain Lions - Mountain Lions Elk - Elk Tools of note (belt axe, belt knife and skinning knife)   Note:  Where's the mule in the story?  Every time I see this story exhibited, there is a mule.  There was no mule...sorry. J

George Andrew Jackson (cover art) - Gold in Colorado - Idaho Springs - Hot Springs - Wolverine attack - Clear Creek - Chicago Creek The story of Colorado takes a turn, the first big discovery of gold in the mountains is made in current Idaho Springs, Colorado, near the confluence of Chicago and Clear Creeks.  A hot spring, several mountain lions, mountain sheep and a wolverine greet our hero.  A terrible fight and a treasure map! Places to know:  Floyd Hill, Evergreen, Bergen Park, Ute Trail, Jackson’s Hill, Mother Cabrini Shrine, US40, I-70, Denver, Arapahoe City and Golden. The people to know:  George Andrew Jackson, Black Hawk (Jim Sanders), Tom Golden The co-stars:  Glutton (Carcajou) Mountain Lions - Mountain Lions Elk - Elk Tools of note (belt axe, belt knife and skinning knife) Note:  Where’s the mule in the story?  Every time I see this story exhibited, there is a mule.  There was no mule...sorry. J

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