Merced in Merced County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Merced County Courthouse
Dedicated May 7, 1875
Dedicated to the memory of the Merced County Pioneers.
By
Merced County Board of Supervisors 1970
Veritas Parlor No. 75 N.D.G.W.
July 1970
Erected 1970 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Veritas Parlor No.75.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 7, 1875.
Location. 37° 18.377′ N, 120° 29.054′ W. Marker is in Merced, California, in Merced County. Marker is at the intersection of W 21st Street and N Street, on the right when traveling west on W 21st Street. The plaque is mounted to a concrete foundation in front of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Merced CA 95340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Merced County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Merced Assembly Center (approx. one mile away); A Comrade’s Tribute to Brig. Gen. Frederick W. Castle A.A.F. (approx. 6.4 miles away); Castle Memorial Parade Ground (approx. 6.4 miles away); Castle Air Force Base (approx. 6½ miles away); The Montpelier-Oakdale Railroad (approx. 12.8 miles away).
Regarding Merced County Courthouse. The courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and currently used as a museum.
Also see . . . Merced County Courthouse Museum.
"Our museum houses 8500 square feet of exhibits, both permanent and rotating, which depict the history of Merced County as well as the settlers of the Great Central Valley."(Submitted on August 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.