Coloma in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sutter Mill Timbers
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
1. Sutter Mill Timbers Marker
Text of the original marker:
John Sutters mill was not used after 1850 and it deteriorated rapidly. The flood of 1862 destroyed the above ground remains of the structure. In 1924 the original mill site was located and the mill monument was built. Major excavations in 1947 found these handhewn timbers still in place. From the mill timbers it was possible to measure the size of the original sawmill, 60 feet long and 20 feet wide. The nearby mill replica was built in 1967 based upon this information and upon James Marshalls sketches and description.
Erected by Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 38° 48.082′ N, 120° 53.516′ W. Marker is in Coloma, California
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in the Sierra Nevada, and in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Wintermantel's Miner's Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Nelson Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Mormon Workers Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); James W. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); California Stamp Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Ft. Ross Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Miners of the Mother Lode (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coloma.
Other markers no longer nearby. Sutter Mill Replica (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Mormon Cabin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. See Also: All other Sutters Mill, Coloma and James W. Marshall markers for additional information.
Also see . . . California State Parks: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. (Submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
2. Sutter Mill Timbers Marker
Additional keywords. California Gold Rush
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
3. Sutter Mill Timbers Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
4. Sutter Mill Timbers Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
5. Shed Which Houses and Protects the Timbers
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, January 21, 2023
6. Sutter Mill Timbers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
7. Sutter Mill Timbers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
8. Sutter Mill Timbers
Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 7, 2008
9. Sutter Mill Timbers
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,883 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4, 5. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
