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

Old City Plaza

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

1. Old City Plaza Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated in 1849 to the use of future generations by Captain John A. Sutter Later used as a hay market, miners gathering place, civic celebrations and since 1873 as a public park.

Erected 1932 by The Califia Parlor No.22 Native Daughters of the Golden West, November 11, 1932.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 34.848′ N, 121° 29.602′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. It is on 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the Cesar Chavez Park on 10th Street between “I” and “J” Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Young America Engine Co. No. 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); A.J. Stevens Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Sa’ Cumn’e Plaza (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tony's Corner (about 600 feet away); Williams House

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(about 700 feet away); United States Post Office, Courthouse, & Federal Building (about 700 feet away); Most Rev. Patrick Manogue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishop Alfonso Gallegos (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Regarding Old City Plaza. Also located at this site are monuments commemorating A.J. Stevens, a master mechanic for the Southern Pacific Railroad and Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and co-founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which later became The United Farm Workers.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

2. Old City Plaza Marker

Current Day View of Cesar Chavez Park (Formerly Old City Plaza) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

3. Current Day View of Cesar Chavez Park (Formerly Old City Plaza)

Cesar Chavez Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

4. Cesar Chavez Park

A. J. Stevens Monument image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

5. A. J. Stevens Monument

Southern Pacific Railroad's Master Mechanic
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Cesar Chavez Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009

6. Cesar Chavez Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,779 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.