Coloma, California
Site of Sutter's Mill - Coloma California
Sign reads:
Sutter's Mill Site
This rock monument marks the site of John A Sutter's saw mill in the tailrace of which James W. Marshall discovered gold, January 24, 1848, starting great rush of argonauts to California. The Society of California Pioneers definately located and marked site in 1924. Additional timbers and relics, including original tailrace, unearthed in 1947, were discovered after property became a state park. Marshall monument, overlooking this spot, was erected following movement inaugurated in 1886 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Tablet placed by historic landmark committees Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West, January 24, 1948 on centennial of gold discovery.
Year: 2006
Credit: Personal Collection
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