How did the city of Sacramento get its name?
The real city of Sacramento was developed around a wharf, called the Embarcadero, on the confluence of the American River and Sacramento River that Sutter had developed prior to his retirement in 1849 as a result of gold discoveries at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma.
Who was the founder of the Sacramento Valley Railroad?
In early 1855, Colonel Charles L. Wilson and Theodore Judah started work on the Sacramento Valley Railroad; the railroad was the first to be chartered west of the Mississippi River and was done so by Colonel Wilson three years prior.
When was California State University, Sacramento founded?
Sacramento’s preeminent university, California State University, Sacramento (alias Sac State), was founded in 1947. In 1966, Sacramento was the endpoint of a civil rights march of the United Farm Workers (UFW) led by Cesar Chavez.
When did Sacramento fall into the Spanish Empire?
The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore the area, and Sacramento fell into the Alta California province of New Spain when the conquistadors claimed Central America and the American Southwest for the Spanish Empire.
Where to find recorded documents in Sacramento County?
Online public access to the index of recorded documents allows you to search for documents recorded in Sacramento County since 1849. The most commonly recorded documents are: The online index is useful for identifying documents of interest for further research or to order copies. You will not be able to view the actual document.
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