Historical Marker
Old Eureka Mine
Historical marker location:
29 Main Street, Sutter Creek, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Old California 49) and Sutter Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Main Street (Old California 49).)
Marker installed: 2004
The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci RodrÃguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.