What city was the center of gold mining in the US before the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in 1948 triggered the California gold rush?

Answer:
Concord, North Carolina, was the site of the Reed Farm in Cabarrus County. Farmer John Reed (aka Johannes Reith, 1752-1845) operated a gold mining operation after his son found a large chunk of gold ore in 1799.
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