General John A. Sutter
February 15, 1808 – June 18, 1880
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
Marker is at the intersection of 28th Street and L Street, on the left when traveling south on 28th Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
