Sutter's Mill Site
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heringermr
N 38° 48.208 W 120° 53.538
10S E 683022 N 4297076
California Historical Landmark #530
Waymark Code: WMAF39
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/07/2011
Views: 6
This monument marks the site of John A. Sutter's sawmill. In its tail-race, on January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold and started great rush of Argonauts to California. The Society of California Pioneers definitely located and marked the site in 1924 - additional timbers and relics, including the original tailrace unearthed in 1947, were discovered after the property became a state park. The State erected the Marshall Monument overlooking this spot in 1890 through efforts begun in 1886 by the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Marker Number: 530.00
Marker Name: GOLD DISCOVERY SITE
County: El Dorado
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 03/07/1955
Location:
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, follow trail from Gold Discovery parking lot to American River, State Hwy 49 (P.M. 23.3), Coloma
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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