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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8VC_sutter-creek-united-methodist-church_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
In 1861 under leadership of Rev. I.B. Fish this church was built . Trustees incorporated the church as the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1862. Between 1863 and 1867 the Ladies Aid Society gave $1,300 for the back room addition. The steeple was add…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OZ_to-remember-the-men-of-amador-county-who-died-in-the-world-war_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
[There are four markers mounted on the monument; one each for World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The first three are mounted on the north side and the fourth is mounted on the south side of monument]
[World War I]To RememberTHE MEN O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8OL_in-memory-of-general-john-a-sutter_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Who mined here and gave Sutter Creek its name and under whose regime gold was discovered.Also to those pioneer mothers, fathers and miners of the Mother Lode, which has produced millions is gold.This rock used in Mother Lode Champion hand drilling…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8GH_central-eureka-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Was begun here in the early 1850's as the Badger and later the Summit Mine. It consolidated with Hayward's old Eureka Mine in 1924 as the Central Eureka Company, Amador Consolidated Mines. The main shaft reached a depth of 4,965'. It was the last …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85C_leland-stanford-jr_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM858_mahoney-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
On Top of the HillFounded by Jerry Mahoney from Killarney, Ireland in 1851. Claim purchased from Alvinza Hayward. Merged with the Wildman Mine and reached a depth of 1200 feet. Produced $5 million in gold. Later part of Lincoln Consolidated Co.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM853_emerson-shaft_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Eastern Shaft of the Wildman Mine located at the Post Office site. Used as an air chute and hoist shaft to dispose of waste rock later used to pave roads. The mine founded by William T. Wildman, circa 1851
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM851_wildman-mine_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
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 Linc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM780_1854-middot-amador-county-middot-1954_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Amador County, carved from Calaveras and El Dorado, was organized July 3, 1854, at the crossroads of Sutter Hill.
Act of Legislature, May 11, 1854, set June 17, 1854, as election date for people to vote on such a division, and appointed five or…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6WU_native-sons-hall_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
In 1851 first building to be erected on south part of site, was Hanford and Downs General Store. That stores Liberty flag pole, marked center of incorporated town, 1854. In 1865, most of building destroyed by fire. Purchased in 1875 by Giovanni B.…