Historical Marker
Robert Carlton Downs
Historical marker location:
39 Main Street, Sutter Creek, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Old Highway 49) and Fiefield Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street (Old Highway 49).)
1828 1905.
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.