First settled in 1839, it became a state capital in 1854
The so-called gag rule was reinforced in 1839, 1841 and 1843 as part of the... [DOC] [TLE] Sacramento, California, United States - TheUSAonline.com [PAR] Sacramento, capital city of California and seat of Sacramento County, located in 
the ... is Sutter's Fort, marking the location of the first white settlement in the area 
in 1839.