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
Dedicated in 1849 to the use of future generations by
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. Marker 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.
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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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
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009
3. Current Day View of Cesar Chavez Park (Formerly Old City Plaza)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009
4. Cesar Chavez Park
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 25, 2009
5. A. J. Stevens Monument
Southern Pacific Railroad's Master Mechanic
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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 1,629 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 26, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
