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

Wildman Mine

Powder House

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008

1. Wildman Mine Marker

Inscription. Founded by William T. Wildman in 1851. Merged with Mahoney Mine and reached a depth of 1500 feet. Combined mines operated a 70 stamp mill and produced a total of $5 million in old by 1924. Powder house used to store explosives. Became part of Lincoln Consolidated. Co.

Erected 2004 by Amador County 2004 Sesquicentennial - Sutter Creek 1854 – 2004 Promotion Committee, Amador County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 38° 23.755′ N, 120° 48.153′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker can be reached from Gopher Flat Road. Marker and Powder House are located at the north end of the parking lot on Gopher Hill Road, east of the Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Mahoney Mine (here, next to this marker); Leland Stanford, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); 134 Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutter Creek Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. Soracco Company

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(about 600 feet away); Sutter Creek Grammar School (about 600 feet away); J. Monteverde General Store Museum (about 600 feet away); Sutter Creek Sanitarium (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

Regarding Wildman Mine. Also see: Emerson Shaft and Mahoney Mine markers for additional information.

Also see . . . Malakoff: Wildman Mine-Emerson Shaft. (Submitted on November 20, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Wildman Mine Marker and Powder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008

2. Wildman Mine Marker and Powder House

Wildman Mine Powder House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008

3. Wildman Mine Powder House

Emerson Shaft - Eastern Shaft of the Wildman Mine image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, July 29, 2008

4. Emerson Shaft - Eastern Shaft of the Wildman Mine

Eastern Shaft of the Wildman Mine
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,855 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.