General John A. Sutter
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N 38° 34.310 W 121° 28.196
10S E 633289 N 4270373
Statue of John Sutter pointing to Sutter's Fort in Sacramento, California.
Waymark Code: WM3TW3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/18/2008
Views: 14
"General John A. Sutter
February 15, 1803 - June 18, 1880
Swiss Immigrant
Founder of New Helvetia
The beginning of Sacramento
Builder of Sutter's Fort
A man of vision and compassion
Who deserves the respect
And gratitude
Of Americans and Swiss
Donated by
The People of Switzerland
Swiss Americans and Friends
The United Swiss Lodge of Calfornia
Sacramento
October 10, 1987"
~text of plaque on statue
URL of the statue: Not listed
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