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

Lincoln Mine

By Barry Swackhamer, March 28, 2011

1. Lincoln Mine Marker

Inscription. First (1851) quartz mine & mill in Sutter Creek on Amador Road. Leland Stanford financier, politician and benefactor controlled this mine (1859-1872). Under Supt. R. C. Downs it proved a bonanza, aided Stanford to join the builders of the Central Pacific Railroad. Mahoney & Wildman Mines merged with the Lincoln in 1906.

Erected 1971 by Amador County Historical Landmarks Commission.

Location. 38° 23.833′ N, 120° 48.372′ W. Marker is in Sutter Creek, California, in Amador County. Marker is at the intersection of Amador Road and Hanford Street (Old Highway 49) on Amador Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sutter Creek CA 95685, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 135 Amelia Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Mine Boarding House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Lincoln Mine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahoney Mine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wildman Mine (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sutter Creek Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Leland Stanford, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Sutter Creek’s First Fire Bell (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sutter Creek.

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By Barry Swackhamer, March 28, 2011

2. Lincoln Mine Marker

1. Sutter Creek and the Lincoln Mine. Leland Stanford received stake in Sutter Creek’s Union Mine, (later renamed the Lincoln), for payment of debt. After many discouraging failures at the mine, and almost ready to call it quits the Lincoln Mine hit the proverbial “Mother Lode”. With unlimited finances behind him Stanford became a Railroad baron, a U.S. Senator and eventually Governor of California. (Submitted on May 14, 2011.)

2. Sutter Gold Mine. The Sutter Gold Mine is made up of several historic mines including the Lincoln Mine. It is open for tours. (Submitted on May 14, 2011.)

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Lincoln Mine Hoist Foundation. image. Click for full size.

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3. Lincoln Mine Hoist Foundation.

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4. Lincoln Mine Hoist Foundation.

Old Powder House image. Click for full size.

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5. Old Powder House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 527 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.