Capture California, the Game-2012
Adventure: 051, Site 089 -
General John Sutter
There is not a marker number, but it
is referenced in several places
Team: Thing One, Thing Two
Date: September 27, 2012
Location:
Latitude: 38° 34.305′ N
Longitude: 121° 28.207′ W
Address:
28th Street and L Street, Sacramento, CA
Date Built: 1937
This statue is across the street from the Columa Road plaque. The statue and its plaque commemorate the man General John Sutter and all which he accomplished. It was put there by the Swiss people who regard him as one of their heroes. Sutter died poor, having been overrun by the prosperity and greed he helped to create.
Inscription:
Swiss Immigrant
Founder of New Helvetia
The beginning of Sacramento
Builder of Sutter’s Fort
A man of vision and compassion who deserves the respect and gratitude of Americans and Swiss
References:
Overall Landmark References:
- Historical
Marker Database (HMDB)
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