History in the Making

The city of Sacramento, capital of California, was founded in 1839 by a Swiss-American named John Sutter. While not originally the capital of California, in it's early days it had become the central hub to those seeking fortune and fame during the gold rush. It was at Sutter's mill just 25 miles away, they first discovered the shiny substance, a historical event that created a serious frenzy and a city with an extremely rich history.