SUTTER
CREEK INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS
Sutter
Creek Today: A
walking tour through the town of Sutter Creek reveals numerous
historic homes and commercial buildings in the architectural
style of the late 1800s and the early 1900s. There are many
excellent restaurants, galleries and shops nestled into the
picturesque storefronts. Wandering through the quaint neighborhoods
is an easy stroll and a relaxing tour of early California history
- a must do when you visit Sutter Creek.
Sutter Creek Yesterday: Sutter Creek was settled by lumbermen
supplying wood for the community of Sutter's Ford (now Sacramento)
in the 1940's. The community acquired the name "Sutter's Creek"
when John Sutter and his entourage camped here in 1848 - shortly
after gold was discovered at his mill in Coloma, 45 miles to
the north. This temporary encampment became a permanent town
when gold was discovered in the ridges of "Sutter's" Creek.
Quartz mills, foundries to cast parts for the machinery of the
new mining industry, provisioning centers, hotels and offices
were established in Sutter Creek to support the enterprise.
In 1854, Sutter Creek was incorporated as a town.