The Coloma Road - Sutter's Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 34.309 W 121° 28.224
10S E 633248 N 4270371
California Registered Historical Landmark #745
Waymark Code: WM3BA9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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Sutter's Fort, established by Capt. John A. Sutter in August 1839, marked the western end of the Coloma Road. Opened in 1847, this road ran from the fort to Sutter's sawmill at Coloma. Used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the news of the gold discovery to Sutter, it was traversed later by thousands of miners going to and from the diggings. In 1849 the Coloma Road became the route of California's first stageline, established by James E. Birch.
Marker Number: 745.00

Marker Name: THE COLOMA ROAD-SUTTER'S FORT

County: Sacramento

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 08/14/1960

Location:
NE corner of 28th and L Sts, Sacramento

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