Sutter Creek in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008
1. Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell Marker
Erected 1964 by The Amador Parlor No.17, Native Sons of the Golden West, September 9, 1964.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 38° 24.006′ N, 120° 48.518′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Hanford Street (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Sutter Creek Firehouse #1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Hanford Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Tucker's Fire Bell (here, next to this marker); Lincoln Mine (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Moved
This marker was originally located near the post office. It was later moved to the main Sutter Creek Fire House on Hanford Street. An additional marker was placed in September 2010 to tell "The rest of the story" of Sutter Creek's First Fire bell.
The fire bell had previously been moved to the Fire House in 2006, but the old plaque did not get moved until 2010. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted August 12, 2011, by Edward Arata of Sutter Creek, California.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008
2. Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell Marker
The Leland Stanford,Jr. marker is on the base behind this marker.
Photographed By James King, May 21, 2016
3. Marker's New Home
Marker can be seen mounted to the base of the tower. The stone monument now has another marker for this bell mounted on it.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008
4. Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell
The Bell is located on the grounds of the Sutter Creek Volunteer Fire Station #1, .8 of a mile north of the marker on State Highway 49.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008
5. Close-Up of Bell
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 6, 2011
6. Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell Marker - Missing
Photographed By James King, May 21, 2016
7. Fire Station Marker
The People of Sutter Creek
September 3, 1988
by
The Native Sons of the Golden West
Frank J. Compani, Grand President
Photographed By James King, May 21, 2016
8. Fire Station Wide Angle
The firebell and marker is among the trees and mining equipment on the left. The dedication plaque on the fire station can be seen to the right of the roll-up doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,868 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on May 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on July 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 7, 8. submitted on May 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California.
