Sutter Creek in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memory of General John A. Sutter
Benefactor of the Great State of California
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 in 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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.
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. Marker is located in front of the Sutter Creek Town Hall and Police Department, to the right of Sutter Creek (the creek). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Main 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. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Carlton Downs

Photographed 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.
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 . . . Sutter Creek History. (Submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,087 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on April 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.