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On 3 January 2024, it was proposed that this article be moved from Black Hills Gold Rush to Black Hills gold rush. The result of the discussion was moved.

The Native Americans in the Black Hills did not "own" the Black Hills. Their concept of ownership was much different than settlers. See: https://www.nps.gov/home/learn/historyculture/native-americans-and-the-homestead-act.htm 68.69.80.70 ( talk) 22:56, 6 September 2023 (UTC) reply

There is a move discussion in progress on Talk:California Gold Rush which affects this page. Please participate on that page and not in this talk page section. Thank you. — RMCD bot 15:16, 3 January 2024 (UTC) reply