gift mugs make great coffee mug gifts  Flat layout of the Map of the US State of California on full color custom decorated photo coffee mugs Text on California, The Golden State Coffee Mug: California Capital: Sacramento Total area: 158,869 sq mi State Motto: Eureka! Origin of State name: The name was probably derived from a popular Spanish novel published in 1510 which described a fictional island paradise named California. Nickname: Golden State. The nickname refers to the gold rush, which played a central role in California's entry into the Union. Although California was sighted by Spanish navigator Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542, its first Spanish mission (at San Diego) was not established until 1769. California became a U.S. territory in 1847 when Mexico surrendered it to John C. Frémont. On Jan. 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, starting the California Gold Rush and bringing settlers to the state in large numbers. By 1964, California had surpassed New York to become the most populous state. One reason for this may be that more immigrants settle in California than any other state—more than one-third of the nation's total in 1994. Asians and Pacific Islanders led the influx.     Back Keyword Search our Web Site                                  Consult our FAQ pages   Copyright © 1998-2007 Gift Mugs by Bitmark, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Users of this web site agree to be bound by the terms of this Web Site's Company Policies as well as our FAQ pages. Read our Privacy Statement Home     | Exchange Links with us | Submit your URL |             | Full Color Wall Tiles and Mosaics | Pre-designed Coffee Gift Mugs | | Polymer Sublimation Coffee Gift Mugs | | Mug Boss Coffee Mugs | Sublimation Coffee Mugs and Gift Mugs Information Center | | Coffee Mug Accessories for any Handyman | USB Coffee Mug Warmer | | Sports Bottles | Gift Mugs t-Shirts | Mugs Mugs Mugs | | Gift-Mugs |                 gift mugs by Bitmark