Old Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A Capitol Idea
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 38° 34.91′ N, 121° 30.228′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. Marker can be reached from the intersection of K Street and Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east. The metal marker is along the pedestrian walk where K Street extends under the freeway overpass towards downtown. 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. Generous Souls (here, next to this marker); The Sisters of Mercy (here, next to this marker); Business Expands (here, next to this marker); Social Problems Grow (here, next to this marker); Transportation Gathers Steam (here, next to this marker); A Diversity of Denominations (here, next to this marker); California's Big Four (here, next to this marker); Women Enter the Fray (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.
More about this marker. The marker is part of the Historical Timeline of Sacramento.
Inset Image:
Raising the County Courthouse, ca. 1863 – from the California State Library Collection
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Historical Timeline of Sacramento
Also see . . . Previous Capitols — and Capitals — of California. California State Library
"California’s seat of government has met in several buildings located in various California cities over the centuries."(Submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.