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The old Coloma Road opened in 1847, it ran from Sutter's Fort to the city of Coloma. Marshall traveled the road to tell of his gold find to Captain John A. Sutter. During the 49ers gold rush thousands of miners traveled the road heading out to look for gold and claims. Coloma Road at Sutter's Fort is a California Historical Landmark No. 745. [13]
In 1839, John Sutter, a Swiss immigrant of German origin, settled in Alta California and began building a fortified settlement on a land grant of 48,827 acres where the Sacramento and American Rivers meet. This establishment, known as Sutter's Fort, was where the first traces of gold were found, initiating the California Gold Rush.
In late June or early July, several Spanish-speaking men met with friendly Konkow Maidu Indians about sixty miles north of Sutter's Fort near present-day Chico. Despite being received hospitably by the Konkow Maidu, the White men "after having partaken of their hospitality, commenced making prisoners of men, women and children, and in securing ...
The state Department of Parks and Recreation approved a plan Tuesday, June 11, 2024, that will amend the content of learning materials, tours and other guides at Sutter’s Fort State Historic ...
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Sutter was forced to abandon his business ventures at the settlement after that, when the area was overrun by large numbers of gold-seekers. [11] Sutter's Fort is preserved as a California State Historic Park. [10] With the gold rush, Sutter's workers abandoned him to seek their fortune in the gold fields. Later, squatters occupied his land.
English: Title: Sutter's Fort, Sacramento, Cal. 1847 Physical description: 1 print. Notes: This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card and from P&AGA catalog card.;
Queen’s 1983 Sacramento visit marked by cheering crowds, trip to Sutter’s Fort. Skip to main content. News. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...