Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sutter Mill Replica
Erected 1968 by James W. Marshall Chapter No.49, E Clampus Vitus on January 20, 1968.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 38° 48.096′ N, 120° 53.537′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California, in El Dorado County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 49. Marker is located at eastern end of the parking area at the mill site. (Next to the Mormon Cabin). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coloma CA 95613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mormon Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Sutter Mill Timbers (within shouting distance of this marker); James W. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Miners of the Mother Lode (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Miner’s Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coloma Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Wilson Marshall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Please see this Sutter's Mill Site marker for more information.
Also see . . .
1. San Francisco Museum: The Discovery of Gold in California, by Gen. John A. Sutter. (Submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Photo of Sutter's Mill and James Marshall - 1850. (Submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
3. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. The replica of Sutter's Mill is located on the American River within Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. (Submitted on October 14, 2008.)
Additional comments.
1. Sutter Mill Replica
This particular replica will be on display until 2011, after which the Department of Parks and Recreation will replace it with a new replica that will more closely approximate the original design and construction of the original mill. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted October 14, 2008.

Merle Porter - Published by Royal Pictures - Colton,Ca
5. Sutter's Saw Mill
It was a cold clear morning of Jan. 24,1848 that Jim Marshall discovered gold in the ditch that carried the water from the American River to power the saw mill. Marshall was a millwright and worked for Sutter. They entered a partnership in that Sutter put up the money, paid for wages and provisions. Marshall built the mill. The men working on the project did their best to keep the gold discovery quiet but around Sutter's fort disbanded Mormon soldiers soon heard of it and word of the strike spread like wildfire. Marshall discovered gold in Hangtown, Indians discovered gold at Kelsey, in a short time gold was discovered up and down the Mother Lode. Marshall died broke...M.P.

By James King, January 24, 2014
8. The Native Sons of the Golden West
The Native Sons of the Golden West played an important roll in the establishment of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Here, NSGW Grand President Dwight Dutschke addresses the audience at the new sawmill replica groundbreaking.

By James King, January 24, 2014
9. Breaking Ground
Dignitaries break ground on the new replica sawmill project. Native Sons of the Golden West Grand President Dwight Dutschke (3rd from right) and Native Daughters of the Golden West Grand President Sharon Logan (2nd from right) share in the effort (as is often the case).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,467 times since then. It was the Marker of the Week October 12, 2008. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 1, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.