Knight Foundry: A Living History of Industry
Explore America's last water-powered foundry in Sutter Creek, CA. Witness Gold Rush-era ingenuity and the legacy of Samuel Knight's innovative machinery.
Step back in time at Knight Foundry, the last water-powered foundry and machine shop in the U.S., established in 1873 in Sutter Creek, CA. Witness the ingenuity of the Gold Rush era with original equipment still in operation, showcasing the manufacturing of machinery for mining and timber industries.
A brief summary to Knight Foundry
- 81 Eureka St, Sutter Creek, California, 95685, US
- +1209-560-6160
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit on the second or fourth Saturday of the month for live demonstrations of the foundry’s historic machinery in action.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a fair amount of walking around the foundry complex.
- Check the Knight Foundry website for special events and workshops that offer hands-on experiences.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through Sutter Creek's historic Main Street, filled with charming shops and restaurants.
- Consider joining the Knight Foundry Alliance to support the preservation of this unique historical site.
Getting There
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Driving
From Highway 49 in Sutter Creek, turn east onto Eureka Street. Knight Foundry is located at 81 Eureka Street, a short distance from the highway. Parking is available on the street and in nearby lots. Be mindful of posted parking restrictions. Parking is usually available on Main Street, on side streets to the east of Main Street, and in parking lots near the Post Office on Gopher Street. Metered parking costs $1 per hour, with a two-hour time limit.
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Public Transport
Amador Transit provides bus service to Sutter Creek. From the nearest bus stop ('The Arc' or 'Walgreens'), it's a short walk to Knight Foundry on Eureka Street. Check Amador Transit schedules for routes and times. A single ride fare within Sutter Creek is approximately $2-3.
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Walking
From Main Street in Sutter Creek, walk east on Eureka Street. Knight Foundry is located a short distance from Main Street, on the right-hand side.
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