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

Sutter Creek

Photographed By James King, March 13, 2016

1. Sutter Creek Marker

Inscription. On September 4, 1854 Sutter Creek was declared by Judge Marion Gordon an incorporated town. Sutter Creek's limits were one mile square. The center was "The Liberty Flag Pole", atop Main Street (Little Humbug Hill) where the Native Sons Hall stands today.

Dedicated in Sutter Creek and Amador County's Sesquicentennial Year on September 4th, 2004
by
Amador Parlor #17 Native Sons of the Golden West
in cooperation with the Amador County
Sesquicentennial Committee

Erected 2004 by Amador Parlor #17 Native Sons of the Golden West and the Amador County Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1854.

Location. 38° 23.612′ N, 120° 48.176′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Main Street (Old California Route 49), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56 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. Levaggi Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Brignoli Building (a few steps from this marker); Native Sons Hall

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(a few steps from this marker); Sutter Creek Sanitarium (within shouting distance of this marker); Bellotti Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); William Barker Hubbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Carlton Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Monteverde General Store Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the flagpole in front of the Native Sons Hall.

Native Sons Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, March 13, 2016

2. Native Sons Hall

The back side of the marker can be seen where it is strapped to the flagpole.
Persons (l-r):
Gary Arosio, Excelsior Parlor #31
Gwen Christeson (in doorway)
Dave Geschke, Auburn Parlor #59
Grand 2nd VP Erik Christeson, Excelsior Parlor #31

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on April 23, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.