Sutter's Fort - Sacramento, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 34.326 W 121° 28.269
10S E 633183 N 4270401
Quick Description: Historic fort in downtown Sacramento, CA.
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2008 1:49:32 PM
Waymark Code: WM5052
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Long Description:"Sutter's Fort State Historic Park is a state-protected park in
Sacramento, California which includes Sutter's Fort and the
California State Indian Museum. Begun in 1839 and originally called
"New Helvetia" (New Switzerland) by its builder, John Sutter, the
fort was a 19th century agricultural and trade colony in
California. The fort was the first non-Native American community in
the California Central Valley.[ The fort is famous for its
association with the Donner Party, the California Gold Rush and the
formation of Sacramento. It is notable for it's proximity to the
end of the California Trail and Siskiyou Trails for which it served
as a waystation.
After gold was discovered at Sutters Mill (also owned by Sutter)
in Coloma, the fort was abandoned. The adobe structure has been
restored to its original condition and is now administered by
California State Parks, although threatened with closure. It was
designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961."
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