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In Memory of General John A. Sutter
Benefactor of the Great State of
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By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2006 | |
| | | 1. In Memory of General John A. Sutter Marker | | |
Inscription. 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 is gold.
This rock used in Mother Lode Champion hand drilling contests.
Erected 1942 by The Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West of Sutter Creek, May 10, 1942.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers with Artwork, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.
Location. 38° 23.541′ N, 120° 48.159′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located in front of the Sutter Creek Town Hall and Police Department, to the right of Sutter Creek (the creek). Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Carlton Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); William Barker Hubbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellotti Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); To Remember the Men of Amador County Who Died in The World War (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Knight Foundry (about 400 feet away); Native Sons Hall (about 400 feet away); Levaggi Opera House (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Sutter Creek.| | | | 
By Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008 | |
| | | 2. In Memory of General John A. Sutter Marker | Sutter Creek (the creek) is to the left of marker and a drinking fountain is to the right.
Note the base that the marker is mounted on. This is the rock used in a Champion Hand Drilling Contest mentioned on marker. | | |
Also see . . .
1. Sutter Creek History and John Sutter. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
2. Sutter Creek History. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.)
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By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2006 | |
| | | 3. Sutter Creek | | Just to the left of the marker. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Main Street Looking North | | |
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By Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Town of Sutter Creek Fire Bell | | Note: This is a second bell. See Sutter Creek's First Fire Bell marker for information and locality of the First Bell. | | |
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By Syd Whittle, January 10, 2006 | |
| | | 6. Sign at Entrance to Town | Welcome
SUTTER CREEK
Founded in 1846 by Capt. John A. Sutter
Population - 2303
Elevation - 1200
Recreation, Relaxation & Retirement
Principal Industry - GOLD MINING
Production in County - $350 Million
Good Fishing and Hunting | | |
| | | | | | | 7. Sutter Creek - From the South | | Photo Source: Library of Congress | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 1,538 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 7. submitted on April 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.
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