Southwestern Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Charles A. “Charlie” King
1821 – 1857
| — | Actor – Comedian – Entrepreneur | — |
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2019
1. Charles A. “Charlie” King Marker
A native of Jamaica Plains, near Boston, Charley King came to Sacramento in the early 1850’s. He was a member of the theatrical company that opened the American Theater on the evening of September 9, 1851, its owner-proprietor was Dr. Volney Spaulding. The theater and its performing company continued to prosper until November 2, 1852, when Sacramento’s worst conflagration leveled the city and theater.
In 1853, Charley King formed a partnership with Messrs. Proctor, Venna and Mrs. Woodward and opened The Sacramento Theater in March. The house, not booked steadily and not a paying investment, survived only until August 5, 1854, when the final performance of “Mothers Trust” (California in 1849) was presented by a cast that included Charley King.
Charley King died in Sonora, California, on February 5, 1857, at the young age of 36 years. His remains were brought back to Sacramento for final internment here in the City Cemetery. A handsome marble headstone, long since disappeared, was placed at the burial site. Set in marble was said to have been a very correct likeness of King. The inscription on the stone read:
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1863.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 38° 33.771′ N, 121° 29.99′ W. Marker was in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It was in Southwestern Sacramento. It could be reached from Broadway. Marker and gravesite are located at the Sacramento City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1000 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95818, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was 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 walking distance of this location: Veteran of Foreign Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles "Charley" King (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fireman’s Plot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacramento Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); May Hollister Woolsey (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bigler
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 30, 2006
2. Charles A. “Charlie” King Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. The G.A.R. Memorial Plot (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Charles A. Kong. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on January 27, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Removed
The marker has been removed and replaced with a different marker.
— Submitted May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 30, 2006
3. Charles A. “Charlie” King Marker and grave
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 2, 2019
4. Charles A. “Charlie” King Marker and grave
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023
5. The Marker Has Been Replaced
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,933 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
