Knight's Foundry and Shops
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Knight's Foundry and Shops
Knight's Foundry and Shops, at 13 Eureka St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 1, 1975: the first place in Sutter Creek to be listed. Only 307 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, engineering and invention, at the state level. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isFoundry in Sutter Creek, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗1873 to today
- 1873Built
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2012
The Knight Foundry - 2026On the Register for 51 years
An old view of Knight's Foundry and Shops
Postcards and photographs from Sutter Creek’s archive whose captions name it, from 2012. Tap one to see it full screen.
2012Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
13 Eureka St., Sutter Creek · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Knight's Foundry and ShopsStart here
- 2
Sutter Creek Grammar SchoolBuilt 1871 · 0.1 mi on
Memories of Knight's Foundry and Shops
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Knight's Foundry and Shops
Is Knight's Foundry and Shops on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 1, 1975 (Register number 75000423).
Is Knight's Foundry and Shops a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Knight's Foundry and Shops?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Knight's Foundry and Shops?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858406 · Wikidata · old views from Sutter Creek’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.