PLYMOUTH

    Plymouth is a town in Amador County, California. It was originally settled by people in search of quartz, but grew tremendously within a few years because of the purchase of mines. Plymouth was originally named Pokerville and Puckerville, during the time of the Gold Rush. The town is located on the Historic Hwy 49. In 1877 a fire destroyed several buildings, and a significant part of Plymouth. The town eventually recovered due to the mines, and rich farming land in the Shenandoah Valley. Farms and orchards were established to grow grapes and make wine. That tradition has continued to this day.

    Plymouth is said to be the "gateway to the Shenandoah Valley" with over 20 wineries in the region. Plymouth is also the site of the Amador County Fair which was started in 1938. The fair takes place in the last week of July, and has a horse show, carnival, rodeo, arts & crafts, food entertainment and antique history for the family to enjoy. Main Street is another place for people to visit in Plymouth.

     Along Main Street you can find historic buildings such as the Roos Building, now housing one of Plymouth's wonderful restaurants, Incahoots. Near that, you'll find the Empire Building and the Plymouth Hotel, built in 1929. The original Methodist Church is no longer a church, but it serves still the community.  St. Mary's of the Mountains Catholic Church, located at the top of Church Street, watches over the historic cemetery. Also the Oddfellows Hall was built in 1877.

    At the west end of Plymouth stands the lone China Store, built in 1880's.  It is a wonderful example of an early day Mother lode building.  Erected of brick and native stone, it displays iron doors and shutters.  In its 'hay day' it was ran by a merchant called Ming.

HISTORIC SUTTER CREEK

    Sometime in 1844, Captain John Sutter sent men into the Sierra foothills to find timber for his fort on the American River in Sacramento. On a high ridge about 40 miles to the southeast of the fort, the men found a small forest of cedar and pine overlooking a deep pleasant valley cut by a creek. Here Sutter established his whipsawing pits and outdoor manufactory named Pine Woods, now dubbed Tucker Hill. At it's southern base, a camp named Sutter's Creek was established.

   The name later became Sutter Creek and many who passed this way decided to remain and a small community community was born. Today Sutter Creek, known as "the nicest town in the Motherload", provides a pleasant backdrop for an exploration of a largely-intact gold rush-era mining village. The historic buildings are today home to interesting shops boutiques & galleries as well as a variety of restaurants & cafes. Just 7 minutes north of the Shenandoah Inn on Hwy 49.

Reserve Your Rooms at The Shenandoah Inn:

17674 Village Drive, Plymouth, CA 95669. 
       Telephone: (800) 542-4549  or (209) 245-4491
Fax: (209) 245-4498

Portions from this guide are from the Shenandoah Inn Guest Directory published by Sierra Travelers Services.

 

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