Elk Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California Marker

Inscription. In 1908 Elk Grove acquired through the efforts of Miss Harriet G. Eddy, then principal of Elk Grove Union High School, the first county free library branch in California. Subsequently, California's county free library branch system has become one of the most outstanding in America.

Erected 1967 by The State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Elk Grove Parlor No.41, N.S.G.W. and Liberty Parlor No.213 N.D.G.W. September 9, 1967. (Marker Number 817.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 24.545′ N, 121° 21.688′ W. Marker was in Elk Grove, California, in Sacramento County. It could be reached from Elk Grove Boulevard. Marker is located on the wall of the Elk Grove Grange No.86 Building. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 9125 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove

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CA 95624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Hasman Building/General Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elk Grove History (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Elk Grove History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rhoads School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder (approx. 1.3 miles away); James Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove.

Regarding Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California. This

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

2. Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California Marker

site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 817 on June 1, 1967.

March 16, 2022

3. Site of the First County Free Library Branch in California Marker

El Grove Grange No. 86 Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 27, 2005

4. El Grove Grange No. 86 Building

California Historical Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

5. California Historical Landmark Directional Sign

Located on East Stockton Boulevard

Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,097 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on March 19, 2022. 4. submitted on September 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.