National Register Listings in Sacramento County, California
Alkali Flat Central Historic District
Alkali Flat North Historic District
Alkali Flat West Historic District
Alta Mesa Farm Bureau Hall
American Cash Apartments-American Cash Store
American River Grange Hall No. 172
Barr, George & Mabel, House
"Big Four" House
Blue Anchor Building
Boulevard Park
Brewster Building
Brewster House
Brighton School
Brown, John Stanford, House
California Governor's Mansion
California State Capitol
Calpak Plant No. 11
Capitol Extension District
Carly, J.C., House
Chung Wah Cemetery
Cohn House
Coolot Company Building
Cranston-Geary House
Crocker, E. B., Art Gallery
Dunlap's Dining Room
Eastern Star Hall
Ehrhardt, William, House
Elk Grove Historic District
Fair Oaks Bridge, Old,
Fire Station No. 6
Firehouse No. 3
Folsom Depot
Folsom Powerhouse
Galarneaux, Mary Haley, House
Goethe House
Greene, John T., House
Hathaway, Anne, Cottage
Heilbron House
Hotel Regis
Hotel Senator
Howe, Edward P., Jr., House
Hubbard-Upson House
I Street Bridge
Imperial Theatre
Isleton Chinese and Japanese Commercial Districts
J Street Wreck
Jefferson, Thomas, School
Johnson, J. Neely, House
Judah, Theodore, School
Kuchler Row
Lais, Charles, House
Lawrence Warehouse
Libby McNeil and Libby Fruit and Vegetable Cannery
Locke Historic District
Maydestone Apartments
McClatchy, C.K., Senior High School
McKinley Park
Merchants National Bank of Sacramento
Merrium Apartments
Mesick House
Mohr and Yoerk Market
New Helvetia Historic District
Nisei VFW Post 8985
North Sacramento School
Old Sacramento Historic District
Old Tavern
PG&E Powerhouse
Pony Express Terminal
Rosebud Ranch
Ruhstaller Building
Runyon House
Sacramento Air Depot Historic District
Sacramento Bank Building
Sacramento City Cemetery
Sacramento City Library
Sacramento Hall of Justice
Sacramento Junior College Annex and Extensions
Sacramento Masonic Temple
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
Shiloh Baptist Church
Slocum House
SMUD Headquarters Building
Southern Pacific Railroad Company's Sacramento Depot
Southern Pacific Railroad Section Superintendent House
Southside Park
Stanford-Lathrop House
Sutter Club
Sutter's Fort
Tower Bridge
Travelers' Hotel
U.S. Post Office, Courthouse and Federal Building
Van Voorhies House
Wagner, Anton, Duplex
Walnut Grove Chinese-American Historic District
Walnut Grove Commercial/Residential Historic District
Walnut Grove Gakuen Hall
Walnut Grove Japanese-American Historic District
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wetzlar, Julius, House
Winters House
Witter, Edwin, Ranch
About Sacramento County
Sacramento County Timeline
Sacramento County, located in central California, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Before the arrival of European settlers, the area was populated by Native American tribes, including the Nisenan, Miwok, and Plains Miwok people. They lived off the abundant natural resources in the region, including the Sacramento and American rivers.
In 1808, Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga was the first documented European to visit the area. Then, in 1839, Swiss immigrant John Sutter established a trading post called Sutter's Fort along the American River, attracting settlers to the area. This led to the beginning of Sacramento's transformation from a small outpost to a bustling city.
The California Gold Rush of 1848 further propelled the growth of Sacramento County and the larger Sacramento region. Thousands of gold seekers flocked to the area, turning Sacramento into a booming commercial center. The city's location at the convergence of major rivers made it a key transportation hub for gold miners heading to the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Sacramento County was officially established on February 18, 1850, following California's admission to the United States as a state. The county quickly developed into a political and economic center, becoming the capital of California in 1854. Over the years, Sacramento County has continued to grow, attracting industries such as agriculture, government, and technology. Today, it is home to over 1.5 million people and remains an important cultural and economic hub in northern California.
In 1808, Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga was the first documented European to visit the area. Then, in 1839, Swiss immigrant John Sutter established a trading post called Sutter's Fort along the American River, attracting settlers to the area. This led to the beginning of Sacramento's transformation from a small outpost to a bustling city.
The California Gold Rush of 1848 further propelled the growth of Sacramento County and the larger Sacramento region. Thousands of gold seekers flocked to the area, turning Sacramento into a booming commercial center. The city's location at the convergence of major rivers made it a key transportation hub for gold miners heading to the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Sacramento County was officially established on February 18, 1850, following California's admission to the United States as a state. The county quickly developed into a political and economic center, becoming the capital of California in 1854. Over the years, Sacramento County has continued to grow, attracting industries such as agriculture, government, and technology. Today, it is home to over 1.5 million people and remains an important cultural and economic hub in northern California.
Sacramento County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Sacramento County, California.
- 1839: Sacramento County is established as one of the original 27 counties of California.
- 1848: Gold is discovered in the American River, leading to the California Gold Rush.
- 1850: The city of Sacramento becomes the state capital of California.
- 1856: The first railroad bridge, the Sacramento Valley Railroad Bridge, is built across the American River.
- 1861: The Central Pacific Railroad, which would later become part of the First Transcontinental Railroad, is founded in Sacramento County.
- 1879: The Sacramento County Courthouse, known as the Old Sacramento County Courthouse, is completed.
- 1967: The California State University, Sacramento, is established in Sacramento County.
- 1974: The Sacramento International Airport is opened in Sacramento County.
- 2018: The Golden 1 Center, a multi-purpose arena, opens in downtown Sacramento.