Sutter Creek in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sutter Creek United Methodist Church

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008

1. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In 1861 under leadership of Rev. I.B. Fish this church was built . Trustees incorporated the church as the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1862. Between 1863 and 1867 the Ladies Aid Society gave $1,300 for the back room addition. The steeple was added in 1976.

Erected 1994 by The Amapola Parlor No.80, Native Daughters of the Golden West, Our 100th Anniversary, April 23, 1994.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 23.514′ N, 120° 48.151′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. It is on Main Street (Old Highway 49) near Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the front of the building to the right of the front doors. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Main Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: To Remember the Men of Amador County Who Died in The World War (within shouting distance of this marker); General John A. Sutter (within shouting distance of this marker); Pine Woods (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Carlton Downs (about 400 feet away); William Barker Hubbell (about 400 feet away); Bellotti Inn (about 400 feet away); Cribbs Field (about 400 feet away); Knight Foundry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

Also see . . .
1. Malakoff: Sutter Creek United Methodist Church. (Submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Ghost Towns: Sutter Creek. (Submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008

2. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 7, 2008

3. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church Marker

Photographed by L.E. Lindholm, Stockton, Ca.

4. Sutter Creek United Methodist Church

Description on Postcard: METHODIST CHURCH (United Methodist) built in 1862. Part of original building still is use, with new front, and added social hall. Sutter Creek, California

Note the change of the steeple - added in 1976 (Photos #2 and #3)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,992 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on February 14, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.