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

Young America Engine Co. No. 6

Engine House

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2009

1. Young America Engine Co. No.6 Marker

Inscription. Organized June 21, 1855. Cornerstone laid January 1, 1858. One of California’s most noted firehouses. This marker placed January 1, 1933 On its 75th anniversary by the N.S.G.W. and N.D.G.W. of the City of Sacramento.

Erected 1933 by Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West, City of Sacramento.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1858.

Location. 38° 34.869′ N, 121° 29.576′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in the Central Business District. It is on 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on a base next to the wall of the parking garage located at the corner of “J” and 10th 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: Old City Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); A.J. Stevens Monument (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Sa’ Cumn’e Plaza (about 400 feet away); Williams House (about 600 feet away); Tony's Corner (about 700 feet away); United States Post Office, Courthouse, & Federal Building (about 800 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 Young America Engine Co. No. 6. The bell tower sat atop the old volunteer Sacramento Fire Department Young America Company 6, which became the first paid Sacramento Fire Department Station 2. In the early 1930s the City sold the property and the station was torn down. The bell tower was preserved and eventually placed on the grounds of City Fire Station 8. When it was discovered that it had fallen into disrepair and apparently had a low priority with the City, Pioneer Mutual took on the responsibility of having the repairs done

Also see . . . History of the Sacramento Fire Department. City website entry:
The Sacramento Fire Department began as a volunteer department on February 5, 1850, one year after the City of Sacramento was incorporated.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2009

2. Young America Engine Co. No.6 Marker

It is the first volunteer fire department in the western United States. On September 15, 1872 Sacramento City formed Engine Companies 1 and 2. Engine 1 was located on 2nd Street between K and L Streets (site of the Fire House Restaurant today), and Engine 2 at 10th Street between I and J Streets (presently marked by a historical plaque). (Submitted on April 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Volunteer Fire Departments

Young America Engine Co. No. 6 Fire Bell and Copola image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 2, 2009

3. Young America Engine Co. No. 6 Fire Bell and Copola

Located at the Sacramento Fire House #8, at 7990 H. Street.

California State Library, Calif. History Section (McCurry Photo)

4. Young America Engine Co. No.6 Marker

Organized on June 21, 1855, Engine Company No.6 Young America, helped protect the city’s third ward. The volunteer members gathered in front of the firehouse, located on the east side of Tenth Street, between I and J Streets, with their engines and hose cart. The two-story brick building had its cornerstone laid January 1, 1858; its bell later rang for the first Pony Express rider.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,645 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 2, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.