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

Pioneer Camellia Grove

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

1. Pioneer Camellia Grove Marker

Inscription. Established as a living memorial to the early builders of California in recognition of their courage, determination & contribution toward progress in the community & our golden state.

Erected 1953 by Sacramento County Parlors of the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West, June 7, 1953.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 38° 34.609′ N, 121° 29.48′ 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 Streets, 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: El Camino Real Bell (a few steps from this marker); California Native American Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Starr King (within shouting distance of 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); Civil War Symbol Yields To Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); USS California Bell Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Father Junipero Serra (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Additional commentary.
1. The Camellia
The Camellia has been designated as the official flower of the City of Sacramento. For additional information see the New England Feed Store marker located in Old Sacramento
http://www.hmdb.org/Marker.asp?Marker=11193

— Submitted December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Pioneer Camellia Grove and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008

2. Pioneer Camellia Grove and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,686 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.