Sutter Creek
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heringermr
N 38° 23.527 W 120° 48.166
10S E 691890 N 4251608
California Historical Landmark #322
Waymark Code: WM58HD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/28/2008
Views: 14
This town was named after John A. Sutter, who came to the region in 1846, and was the first to mine the locality in 1848. There was little activity at Sutter Creek until 1851, when quartz gold was discovered. In 1932 the Central Eureka mine, discovered in 1869, had reached the 2,300-foot level. By 1939, it was the best-paying mine at Sutter Creek.
The plaque reads:
General John A. Sutter, Benefactor of the Great State of California who mined here and gave Sutter Creek its name and under whose regime gold was discovered. Also to those pioneer mothers, fathers and miners of the Mother Lode which has produced millions in gold. This rock used in Mother Lode champion hand drilling contests. Tablet placed and decidated by the Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West of Sutter Creek. May 10, 1942
Marker Number: 322.00
Marker Name: SUTTER CREEK
County: Amador
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Location:
Veteran's Memorial Hall, Main and Badger Sts, Sutter Creek
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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