The Alaskan Gold Rush Town of NOME is a four-letter word. It was a major hub during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, when prospectors from all over the world flocked to the area in search of gold. NOME was founded in 1899 and quickly became a bustling port city, with a population of over 10, 000 by the early 1900s. The town is still a popular tourist destination today, with many attractions related to its gold rush history.