Central Business District in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

El Camino Real Bell

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. El Camino Real Bell Marker

Inscription. This commemorative bell celebrates a combined century of service by the California Federation of Women’s Clubs and California State Automobile Association including the establishment of bell markers along the historical El Camino Real.

Erected 2000 by CFWC, Sutter District and CSAA, August 17th, 2000.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real, “The King's Highway” (California) series list.

Location. 38° 34.6′ N, 121° 29.469′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. It can be reached from L Street. Marker is located on the grounds of the California State Capital Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10th and L Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is 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 finds 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 marker: California Native American Monument (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Camellia Grove (a few steps from this marker); Sequoia Sempervirens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Civil War Memorial Grove

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Symbol Yields To Time (within shouting distance of this marker); The California State Insectary (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Father Junipero Serra (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The El Camino Real and its History. (Submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

El Camino Real Bell and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

2. El Camino Real Bell and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,113 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.