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Sutter for a long time was the only stop for settlers into California and it was at his sawmill gold was found starting the gold rush. Fremont also took the Mexican Governor to his fort to be held by Sutter when he declared the Bear Flag Republic. The present day city of Sacramento was designed by Sutter.

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What profession was John Augustus Sutter?

John Augustus was a pioneer and businessman. He owned Sutter's Fort (previously a farm, now a historical park), and Sutter's Mill (a sawmill). The discovery of gold on his land led to the California Gold Rush.


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