Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sacramento’s Strategic Location

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

1. Sacramento’s Strategic Location Marker

Inscription. As the rush for gold continued, it became apparent that Sutter’s landing on the Sacramento River was the natural head of navigation for the sailing ships and river boats arriving from San Francisco and around the world. On the shore of the Sacramento River, all goods were transferred to wagons, pack trains, and men’s backs for the trip to the Gold Fields. Money and gold changed hands at a frenetic pace, with merchants selling mining supplies, entertainment, the chance to gamble and drink, sleeping accommodations, and meals. It was in these bustling circumstances that Sacramento City was born.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 34.914′ N, 121° 30.243′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. Marker can be reached from the intersection of K Street and Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east. The metal marker is along the pedestrian walk where K Street extends under the freeway overpass towards downtown. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Gold Rush Begins (here, next to this marker); The Birth of the City (here, next to this marker); The Arrival of Sutter

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(here, next to this marker); The Infant City (here, next to this marker); The Squatters Settle In (here, next to this marker); Early Explorers (a few steps from this marker); Early Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); Historical Timeline of Sacramento (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

More about this marker. The marker is part of the Historical Timeline of Sacramento.
Inset Image:
View of the Steam-boat Landing, Sacramento City, from K Street, 1851 – from the Sutter’s Fort Collection

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Historical Timeline of Sacramento

Additional keywords. California Gold Rush

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

2. Sacramento's Strategic Location Marker

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Marker Within the Timeline image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 24, 2023

3. Marker Within the Timeline

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2. submitted on July 27, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.