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

Leland Stanford, Sr.

1824 – 1893

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008

1. Leland Stanford, Sr. Marker

Inscription. A man of tremendous ambition, Leland Stanford, Sr., was one of California’s most distinguished businessmen, politicians, philanthropists, and proponents of education. Lured to California by the Gold Rush in 1852, he became an owner of Sutter Creek’s Union-Lincoln Mine. Stanford went on to become California’s governor, a U.S. Senator, member of the Central Pacific Railroad, “Big Four” and founder of Stanford University, a living memorial to his son, Leland Stanford, Jr.

Erected 2000 by The Ancient and Honorable Order of James W. Marshall #49, E. Clampus Vitus, June 4, 2000.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 23.738′ N, 120° 48.153′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is at the intersection of Gopher Flat Road, on the left when traveling east on Gopher Flat Road. Marker is located at the entrance of the parking lot, across from 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.

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Mahoney Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Wildman Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutter Creek Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); 134 Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); C. Soracco Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); J. Monteverde General Store Museum (about 500 feet away); Sutter Creek Grammar School (about 600 feet away); Sutter Creek Sanitarium (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

Also see . . .
1. Leland Stanford (1824 – 1893). (Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Historic Highway 49: History of Sutter Creek. (Submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2008

2. Leland Stanford, Sr. Marker

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3. Leland Stanford, Sr.

From Twenty-eight Years in Wall Street by Henry Clews, 1888.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,374 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on February 29, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.