Lincoln Mine

Historical marker location:

12979 Amador Road, Sutter Creek, California

( Marker is on Old Sutter Creek-Amador City Highway north of Hanford Street (Old Highway 49).)

Marker installed: 2004

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald. The fast-food chain went on to become one of the most successful in the world.