Midtown in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
General John A. Sutter
February 15, 1808 – June 18, 1880
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006
1. General John A. Sutter Marker
Founder of New Helvetia
The beginning of Sacramento
Builder of Sutter’s Fort
A man of vision and compassion who deserves the respect and gratitude of Americans and Swiss
Erected 1987 by the people of Switzerland, Swiss Americans and Friends, the United Swiss Lodge of California-Sacramento (October 10, 1987).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 38° 34.305′ N, 121° 28.207′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in Midtown. Marker was at the intersection of 28th Street and L Street, on the left when traveling south on 28th Street. Statue and marker are on the Northwest Corner of "L" and 28th Streets, across from Sutters Fort State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2701 L Street, Sacramento CA 95816, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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Regarding General John A. Sutter. This monument was removed by Sutter Medical.
This marker, the statue and time capsule were removed during the iconoclasm of 2020 and returned to the Helvetia Verein Swiss society. In February 2021, Helvetia Verein presented the items to Georgetown Parlor #91, Native Sons of the Golden West, for display at the Native Sons' Memorial Park and Cemetery. Work will commence in the spring to construct a base and install the statue etc., after which they will be formally rededicated and displayed with pride.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Burial site of John A. Sutter, Lititz, Lancaster Co., PA.
Also see . . .
1. "The Discovery of Gold in California", by Gen. John A. Sutter
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006
2. General John A. Sutter Monument
2. Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. California Department of Parks and Recreation website entry (Submitted on September 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Sacramento John Sutter Statue Taken Down Over Claims It Represents Oppression. CBS New Sacramento website entry, June 16, 2020 (Submitted on August 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 15, 2006
3. Close-Up General John A. Sutter Statue
Photographed By Sutter's Fort SHP
4. General John A. Sutter - 1878
via L.A. Times, June 16, 2020
5. General John A. Sutter statue removed, Jun 16,2020
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,984 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on August 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
