Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Goddess of Justice
the dome of the second courthouse
constructed upon this site in 1888
By order of the Board
of Supervisors. The statue
has been restored by
county employees and
caused to be erected
on this pedestal of honor
upon completion of the
new building in 1964
Erected 1964 by San Joaquin County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 57.211′ N, 121° 17.307′ W. Marker was in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker could be reached from North Hunter Square Plaza near Weber Street. Marker is located at the North Hunter Square Plaza entrance (west side) of the San Joaquin County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 2-98 North Hunter Square Plaza, Stockton CA 95202, United States of America.
We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. San Joaquin County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tretheway Block - Argonaut Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fox California Theatre (about 300 feet away); California Building (about 400 feet away); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank (about 400 feet away); B & M Building (about 500 feet away); Commercial and Savings Bank (about 700 feet away); The Compass Rose (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.
More about this marker. The plaque is gone and the statue is no longer atop a pillar. The statue is now on a section of roof at the new courthouse building.
Regarding Goddess of Justice. The Goddess of Justice was created as part of the second county courthouse, completed in 1890. She is made of gilded zinc and originally stood 172 feet above the street. The third courthouse was built in 1960 and the Goddess was set upon a pedestal outside the west entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 22, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.